Rivers in Wisconsin
Fox River near New Munster
Minor flooding
12.12ftStage
Observed Wed, Sep 23, 5:00 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 11.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 12.20 ftWed, Sep 23, 7:00 AM CDT
- Record crest
- 17.47 ft2017
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 14.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 13.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 11.00 ft |
| Action | 10.00 ft |
- 17.00 ftMany county roads are impacted. There is widespread flooding near to the river in the Town of Wheatland, Silver Lake, the Village of Salem Lakes and Trevor. Floodwaters are into the lower and 2-3 ft deep on main levels of some homes along Shorewood Drive, Riverside Drive, 101st Street, 77th St, Hwy W and Shorewood Terrace. Highway 50 is closed due to floodwaters over the highway. Hwy 83 floods at Hwy W in Wheatland. Flooded roads: S 6th St, Oak St, 318th Ave, 317th Ave, 71st St, south end of 312th and 313th
- 16.00 ftMany county highways are closed or impassable. Highway 50 is closed. There is widespread flooding in the Town of Wheatland, Silver Lake and Village of Salem Lakes, including Trevor. Some homes near the riverhave 1-2 ft of water on their main levels. Flooded roads: S 6th St, Oak St, 318th Ave, 317th Ave, 71st St, south end of 312th and 313th St, and 314th Ave.
- 15.00 ftHighway 50 is closed due to floodwaters over the highway. There is widespread flooding in the Town of Wheatland, Silver Lake and Village of Salem Lakes. Flooded roads: S 6th St, Oak St, 318th Ave, 317th Ave, 71st St, south end of 312th and 313th St, and 314th Ave. Floodwaters are into the lower levels of some homes in those areas along N Riverside Drive, Shorewood Drive, 101st Street and Shorewood Terrace.
- 14.00 ftThere is flooding of the lower levels of homes in the Town of Wheatland, Silver Lake and Village of Salem Lakes areas along N Riverside Drive, Shorewood Drive, 101st Street and Shorewood Terrace. Flooded roads: S 6th St, Oak St, 318th Ave, 317th Ave, 71st St, south end of 312th and 313th St, and 314th Ave. Water on Hwy W north and south of Hwy 50.
- 13.50 ftFloodwaters are into the lower levels of some homes in the Town of Wheatland, Silver Lake and Village of Salem Lakes areas along Riverside Drive and Shorewood Drive.
- 12.00 ftWater is up to the first floor levels of some homes in the Town of Wheatland, Silver Lake and Village of Salem Lakes area along Riverside Drive and Shorewood Drive. Hoosier Creek Rd floods.
- 11.50 ftWater is in the yards of some homes in the Village of Salem Lakes and Town of Wheatland areas, including Riverside Dr and Shorewood Dr. There are 3-4 inches of water over 77th Street in the Town of Wheatland.
- 11.00 ftFloodwaters begin to affect 77th St. in the Town of Wheatland. Floodwaters are near some homes along Riverside Dr, Shorewood Dr, and Highway W in the Village of Salem Lakes and Town of Wheatland areas. Fox River Park boat launch starts to flood.
- 10.00 ftFloodwaters are near some homes along Highway W in the Village of Salem Lakes and Town of Wheatland areas.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 20% |
| Moderate flooding | 7% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 28, 2026.
Crest history
52 crests on NOAA’s list since 1995.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 13, 2017 | 17.47 ft |
| 2 | June 15, 2008 | 15.18 ft |
| 3 | April 19, 2026 | 15.04 ft |
| 4 | August 24, 2007 | 14.98 ft |
| 5 | April 20, 2013 | 14.50 ft |
| 6 | May 24, 2004 | 13.73 ft |
| 7 | June 15, 1999 | 13.68 ft |
| 8 | October 4, 2019 | 13.63 ft |
| 9 | October 4, 2019 | 13.61 ft |
| 10 | September 14, 2019 | 13.40 ft |
| 11 | February 21, 2018 | 13.35 ft |
| 12 | March 15, 2019 | 13.34 ft |
| 13 | October 7, 2018 | 13.19 ft |
| 14 | April 5, 2024 | 13.14 ft |
| 15 | September 15, 2019 | 13.12 ft |
| 16 | May 19, 2020 | 12.96 ft |
| 17 | April 28, 2009 | 12.82 ft |
| 18 | July 26, 2010 | 12.81 ft |
| 19 | June 28, 2013 | 12.79 ft |
| 20 | June 2, 2000 | 12.76 ft |
| 21 | February 22, 1997 | 12.60 ft |
| 22 | May 1, 2020 | 12.44 ft |
| 23 | May 16, 2018 | 12.43 ft |
| 24 | May 25, 2019 | 12.36 ft |
| 25 | June 13, 2001 | 12.24 ft |
Most recent crests
- April 19, 2026: 15.04 ft
- August 22, 2025: 11.70 ft
- July 17, 2024: 11.51 ft
- April 5, 2024: 13.14 ft
- April 7, 2023: 11.41 ft
- March 1, 2023: 11.95 ft
- August 12, 2020: 11.15 ft
- May 19, 2020: 12.96 ft
- May 1, 2020: 12.44 ft
- March 30, 2020: 11.25 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 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.
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.