Little Wolf River at Royalton
Observed Thu, Sep 24, 4:15 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 5.00 ft
- Record crest
- 11.95 ft1950
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 10.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 8.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 5.00 ft |
| Action | 4.00 ft |
- 8.50 ftSeveral feet of water is surrounding buildings and structures downstream of Royalton adjacent to the river.
- 7.00 ftWater touches the base of the river gauge station in Royalton. The riverbanks in the area are steep-sided and most homes and roads are situated well above flood stage. Up to 2 feet of flood waters may be surrounding structures downstream between Royalton and New London.
- 6.00 ftWater may be surrounding some homes and structures in low-lying areas downstream between Royalton and west of New London.
- 5.00 ftFlooding is confined to lowland areas adjacent to the river from Royalton to west of New London.
- 4.00 ftThere is minor lowland flooding.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 6% |
| 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
39 crests on NOAA’s list since 1914.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 28, 1950 | 11.95 ft |
| 2 | March 25, 1939 | 10.50 ft |
| 3 | March 30, 1916 | 10.00 ft |
| 4 | March 15, 1946 | 9.21 ft |
| 5 | April 5, 1959 | 9.10 ft |
| 6 | March 26, 1917 | 8.50 ft |
| 7 | March 24, 1928 | 8.00 ft |
| 8 | March 30, 1943 | 8.00 ft |
| 9 | March 3, 1943 | 8.00 ft |
| 10 | March 21, 1948 | 7.93 ft |
| 11 | March 22, 1935 | 7.82 ft |
| 12 | March 26, 1963 | 7.78 ft |
| 13 | April 16, 2026 | 7.66 ft |
| 14 | June 7, 1914 | 7.60 ft |
| 15 | April 5, 1956 | 7.10 ft |
| 16 | April 2, 1952 | 7.00 ft |
| 17 | April 11, 1922 | 7.00 ft |
| 18 | March 18, 1929 | 7.00 ft |
| 19 | June 1, 1970 | 6.80 ft |
| 20 | March 13, 1990 | 6.61 ft |
| 21 | March 17, 1945 | 6.50 ft |
| 22 | March 23, 1953 | 6.28 ft |
| 23 | February 10, 1966 | 5.96 ft |
| 24 | March 16, 1919 | 5.90 ft |
| 25 | July 6, 2024 | 5.88 ft |
Most recent crests
- April 16, 2026: 7.66 ft
- July 6, 2024: 5.88 ft
- April 2, 2023: 4.10 ft
- April 25, 2018: 4.73 ft
- March 18, 2016: 5.15 ft
- April 12, 2011: 5.54 ft
- September 26, 2010: 5.09 ft
- May 2, 2002: 3.90 ft
- June 22, 1993: 5.31 ft
- March 13, 1990: 6.61 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.