Rivers in Wisconsin
Fox River (North) at Oshkosh-Lake Winnebago
Below flood stage
2.96ftStage
Observed Mon, Sep 28, 6:15 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 3.70 ft
- Record crest
- 5.33 ft1881
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 4.80 ft |
| Moderate flood | 4.20 ft |
| Minor flood | 3.70 ft |
| Action | 3.50 ft |
- 4.50 ftThere is widespread flooding along the shoreline of Lake Winnebago. Up to a foot of water is likely surrounding homes and structures in lower-lying areas. A strong onshore wind will increase flooding further inland and intensity along the shoreline.
- 4.00 ftWater is likely surrounding homes along Lake Winnebago in low-lying areas. Strong onshore winds will create waves to increase the flood reach.
- 3.70 ftWhich is flood stage...there is minor flooding to boat docks and backyards of homes in area of the gauge and along the western shore of Lake Winnebago. Water is reaching homes during periods of strong onshore winds.
- 3.50 ftThere is minor lowland flooding. Water may approach homes during periods of strong onshore winds.
Crest history
11 crests on NOAA’s list since 1881.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | November 8, 1881 | 5.33 ft |
| 2 | April 23, 1922 | 4.75 ft |
| 3 | April 21, 1888 | 4.42 ft |
| 4 | May 1, 1886 | 4.33 ft |
| 5 | May 17, 1960 | 4.32 ft |
| 6 | April 16, 1929 | 4.17 ft |
| 7 | April 27, 2026 | 4.16 ft |
| 8 | March 25, 1973 | 3.89 ft |
| 9 | June 29, 1969 | 3.86 ft |
| 10 | April 30, 2011 | 3.54 ft |
| 11 | May 10, 2012 | 3.44 ft |
Most recent crests
- April 27, 2026: 4.16 ft
- May 10, 2012: 3.44 ft
- April 30, 2011: 3.54 ft
- March 25, 1973: 3.89 ft
- June 29, 1969: 3.86 ft
- May 17, 1960: 4.32 ft
- April 16, 1929: 4.17 ft
- April 23, 1922: 4.75 ft
- April 21, 1888: 4.42 ft
- May 1, 1886: 4.33 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the North Central River Forecast Center. Forecasts are not available. Only observed stages are available for this point. Gauge reading affected by reservoir operations. Stage may be affected by ice.
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.