Wolf River (WI) at New London
Observed Wed, Sep 23, 8:00 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 9.00 ft
- Record crest
- 12.14 ft2026
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 11.10 ft |
| Moderate flood | 10.50 ft |
| Minor flood | 9.00 ft |
| Action | 7.00 ft |
- 12.60 ftWater is near the bottom of the Pearl Street bridge in New London. Floodwaters have spread into large sections of the city of New London, likely reaching Waupaca Street, North Street and South Wood Lane.
- 12.10 ftWater reaches the bottom of the railroad bridge in New London. Flood waters are spreading into portions of North Waters Street and East River Avenue.
- 12.00 ftWidespread flooding of shoreline property is occurring from the New London area to Lake Poygan. Water reaches the top of the retaining wall in New London.
- 11.00 ftUp to a foot of water may be covering portions of West Wolf River Avenue or Highway X near and west of New London.
- 10.10 ftFloodwaters begin to cover portions of West Wolf River Avenue downstream of New London. Widespread lowland flooding is occurring from New London to Fremont.
- 9.50 ftUp to a foot of water is surrounding structures along West River Drive in Fremont. Several inches of floodwater begins to cover portions of Burton Road near Pheifer Park. Water is approaching portions of West Wolf Avenue near New London.
- 9.00 ftFlooding affects occur downstream of New London. Several inches of floodwaters surround sheds and garages in lowland areas along Wolf River Drive in Fremont. There is widespread lowland flooding downstream of New London.
- 8.50 ftFlooding affects mainly wooded lowland. Water is approaching some sheds and garages along Wolf River Drive in Fremont.
- 8.00 ftFlooding affects confined to lowland regions adjacent to the river.
- 7.00 ftThere is minor lowland flooding.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 7% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 28, 2026.
Crest history
51 crests on NOAA’s list since 1922.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 18, 2026 | 12.14 ft |
| 2 | April 3, 1979 | 11.83 ft |
| 3 | April 13, 1922 | 11.40 ft |
| 4 | March 16, 1973 | 11.22 ft |
| 5 | April 5, 1952 | 11.00 ft |
| 6 | May 12, 1960 | 10.52 ft |
| 7 | April 1, 1976 | 10.45 ft |
| 8 | April 23, 2019 | 10.37 ft |
| 9 | March 29, 1986 | 10.13 ft |
| 10 | June 23, 1996 | 10.11 ft |
| 11 | June 25, 1993 | 10.03 ft |
| 12 | April 2, 2020 | 9.98 ft |
| 13 | April 4, 1967 | 9.94 ft |
| 14 | April 3, 2020 | 9.91 ft |
| 15 | April 2, 1943 | 9.90 ft |
| 16 | April 9, 2023 | 9.85 ft |
| 17 | April 14, 1951 | 9.82 ft |
| 18 | March 26, 1953 | 9.80 ft |
| 19 | March 24, 1938 | 9.80 ft |
| 20 | March 29, 1939 | 9.80 ft |
| 21 | April 25, 1972 | 9.76 ft |
| 22 | April 16, 2011 | 9.72 ft |
| 23 | July 5, 1969 | 9.70 ft |
| 24 | March 21, 2016 | 9.68 ft |
| 25 | April 16, 1965 | 9.68 ft |
Most recent crests
- April 18, 2026: 12.14 ft
- April 9, 2023: 9.85 ft
- April 14, 2022: 8.60 ft
- September 2, 2021: 7.90 ft
- April 3, 2020: 9.91 ft
- April 2, 2020: 9.98 ft
- April 23, 2019: 10.37 ft
- April 29, 2018: 9.58 ft
- May 4, 2017: 8.71 ft
- March 21, 2016: 9.68 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
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 48 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 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
Sources
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.