Tyler Forks River at Stricker Road near Mellen water level

Name: Tyler Forks River at Stricker Road near Mellen water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Tyler Forks River, Wisconsin, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

3.50ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 11:30 AM CDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 31.5 cfs
Water temperature: 47 °F

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The gauge at Tyler Forks River at Stricker Road near Mellen reads 3.50 ft, a normal level.

It is 5.50 ft below the flood stage of 9.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 3.47 ft and 3.61 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 47 °F.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 14.20 ftJuly 12, 2016

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 9.00 ft, still 5.50 ft away.

What happens at each level

11.90 ft: Water over State HWY 169. 1.25 miles upstream from TYLW3 location.
9.80 ft: At this level ST HWY 169 is likely impacted by flood water.
3.50 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	14.20 ft	July 12, 2016
2	12.17 ft	June 16, 2018
3	11.54 ft	April 13, 2023
4	11.52 ft	April 23, 2019
5	11.38 ft	May 1, 2013
6	10.40 ft	May 18, 2017
7	9.09 ft	April 22, 2014
8	8.91 ft	June 21, 2012
9	8.86 ft	April 24, 2022
10	8.80 ft	April 3, 2020

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:27 AM Sunset 06:08 PM Daylight 10 hr, 41 min Waxing gibbous 70%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Marengo River near MellenRiver gauge, Marengo River	49.6 cfs	Low	−2.1 cfs	7 mi
Bad River near OdanahRiver gauge, Bad River	2.34 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	8 mi
Bad River at OdanahRiver gauge, Bad River	2.04 ft	Low	+0.08 ft	16 mi
White River near AshlandRiver gauge, White River	187 cfs	Normal	+20.0 cfs	17 mi
Whittlesey Creek near AshlandRiver gauge, Whittlesey Creek	15.2 cfs	Very low	+0.3 cfs	22 mi
Black River near BessemerRiver gauge, Black River	2.07 ft	Below flood stage	+0.05 ft	26 mi
Bear River near Manitowish WatersRiver gauge, Bear River	7.8 cfs	Very low	−0.4 cfs	38 mi
Namekagon River at LeonardsRiver gauge, Namekagon River	43.2 cfs	Very low	−0.1 cfs	39 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Tyler Forks River at Stricker Road near Mellen?

The official flood stage is 9.00 ft. The level is currently 5.50 ft below it.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Tyler Forks River at Stricker Road near Mellen today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 11:30 AM CDT, the water level was 3.50 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Tyler Forks River at Stricker Road near Mellen rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Tyler Forks River at Stricker Road near Mellen normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Tyler Forks River at Stricker Road near Mellen?

The highest level on record is 14.20 ft on July 12, 2016.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:04026561 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 46.39472, -90.59000 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	3.50 ft	2026-10-20 16:30	Provisional
Flow	31.5 cfs	2026-10-20 16:30	Provisional
Water temperature	47 °F	2026-10-20 16:30	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Tyler Forks River at Stricker Road near Mellen (usgs:04026561). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/wisconsin/tyler-forks-river-at-stricker-road-near-mellen

How we check values

Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.

Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer