Chippewa River (WI) at Durand

1. 17.50 ftThe southwest side of the city begins experiencing flooding.
2. 16.50 ftHighway 10 on the north approach to the bridge across the Chippewa River may flood.
3. 13.00 ftThe basements of businesses along the river begin to flood.
4. 12.50 ftRiver Street in downtown Durand begins to flood.

Chance of flooding, September to November

The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 28, 2026.

Most recent crests

• April 23, 2023: 16.46 ft
• March 26, 2021: 9.71 ft
• April 1, 2020: 14.02 ft
• April 20, 2019: 15.76 ft
• October 13, 2018: 13.62 ft
• June 21, 2018: 14.38 ft
• April 27, 2018: 13.07 ft
• May 21, 2017: 16.20 ft
• September 24, 2016: 12.94 ft
• May 30, 2015: 9.65 ft

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Forecasts by the North Central River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time. Stage may be affected by ice.

Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.