Wisconsin River at Rothschild
Observed Thu, Sep 24, 3:00 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 25.00 ft
- Record crest
- 32.30 ft1941
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 28.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 27.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 25.00 ft |
| Action | 18.00 ft |
- 30.00 ftUp to a foot of water is covering portions of Business 51 between Imperial and Schmidt Avenues. Between 1 to 2 feet are covering several businesses along Business 51 in Rothschild.
- 29.50 ftAbout 6 inches of water is covering portions of Business Highway 51 between Schmidt and Imperial Avenues in Rothschild.
- 29.00 ftFloodwaters approach Business 51 between Imperial Avenue and Schmidt Avenue. Up to a foot of water is covering a parking lot of a business between Business 51 and the Wisconsin River. Water is approaching some buildings east of business Highway 51.
- 28.00 ftFloodwaters approach a business between Business Highway 51 and the Wisconsin River in Rothschild.
- 27.50 ftFloodwaters approach low-lying areas around homes and businesses along highway 51.
- 25.00 ftA public boat landing on the west side of the river is covered with water.
- 23.00 ftWater may be approaching structures adjacent to the river.
- 20.50 ftThere is widespread lowland flooding.
- 18.00 ftThere is minor lowland flooding.
- 12.50 ftSubmerged objects may become hazardous to boaters.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| 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
31 crests on NOAA’s list since 1941.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 1, 1941 | 32.30 ft |
| 2 | September 24, 2010 | 29.46 ft |
| 3 | April 18, 2019 | 29.18 ft |
| 4 | June 14, 1990 | 28.29 ft |
| 5 | April 11, 2011 | 28.17 ft |
| 6 | March 17, 2016 | 28.16 ft |
| 7 | September 28, 1986 | 27.96 ft |
| 8 | June 21, 1993 | 27.48 ft |
| 9 | March 31, 1976 | 27.37 ft |
| 10 | September 22, 1980 | 26.89 ft |
| 11 | April 6, 1997 | 26.73 ft |
| 12 | March 7, 1983 | 26.42 ft |
| 13 | April 13, 2023 | 26.10 ft |
| 14 | October 13, 1986 | 25.96 ft |
| 15 | April 14, 2026 | 25.93 ft |
| 16 | April 20, 1996 | 25.92 ft |
| 17 | May 19, 2017 | 25.84 ft |
| 18 | May 12, 2003 | 25.54 ft |
| 19 | April 13, 2002 | 25.35 ft |
| 20 | March 30, 2020 | 25.34 ft |
| 21 | April 13, 2001 | 25.20 ft |
| 22 | April 14, 2022 | 25.03 ft |
| 23 | April 11, 2014 | 24.86 ft |
| 24 | June 17, 1979 | 24.79 ft |
| 25 | March 27, 1991 | 24.14 ft |
Most recent crests
- April 14, 2026: 25.93 ft
- April 13, 2023: 26.10 ft
- April 14, 2022: 25.03 ft
- April 13, 2021: 19.65 ft
- March 30, 2020: 25.34 ft
- April 18, 2019: 29.18 ft
- April 26, 2018: 22.96 ft
- May 19, 2017: 25.84 ft
- March 17, 2016: 28.16 ft
- April 11, 2014: 24.86 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. Gauge reading affected by power generation. 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.