Wisconsin River at Merrill
Observed Thu, Sep 24, 9:00 PM CDT
- Flood stage
- 11.00 ft
- Record crest
- 18.26 ft1941
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 15.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 13.50 ft |
| Minor flood | 11.00 ft |
| Action | 10.00 ft |
- 18.00 ftThe Merrill sewage disposal plant, area parks and lowland are flooded. The western approach of Highway 64 bridge is covered with floodwaters.
- 16.00 ftThe west approach to the highway 64 bridge becomes flooded.
- 13.00 ftSeveral feet of water may be covering area parks and lowland in Merrill. Floodwaters reach the base of the river gauging station.
- 11.00 ftFlooding mainly affects Merrill area parks and agricultural land.
- 10.00 ftThere is minor lowland flooding.
- 3.50 ftSubmerged rocks and structures may become more hazardous to boaters over more sections of the river.
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 September 25, 2026.
Crest history
47 crests on NOAA’s list since 1903.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 31, 1941 | 18.26 ft |
| 2 | July 24, 1912 | 17.50 ft |
| 3 | September 18, 1942 | 13.85 ft |
| 4 | April 14, 2023 | 13.28 ft |
| 5 | April 14, 2023 | 13.28 ft |
| 6 | April 11, 2011 | 13.23 ft |
| 7 | April 2, 1967 | 13.04 ft |
| 8 | April 21, 1996 | 12.95 ft |
| 9 | April 6, 1997 | 12.71 ft |
| 10 | April 22, 1916 | 12.60 ft |
| 11 | May 3, 1973 | 12.60 ft |
| 12 | April 1, 1986 | 12.57 ft |
| 13 | April 19, 2019 | 12.40 ft |
| 14 | September 21, 1980 | 12.39 ft |
| 15 | May 19, 2017 | 12.26 ft |
| 16 | June 21, 1993 | 12.25 ft |
| 17 | April 13, 2002 | 12.24 ft |
| 18 | September 25, 2010 | 12.23 ft |
| 19 | June 17, 1979 | 12.09 ft |
| 20 | September 16, 1994 | 12.03 ft |
| 21 | June 17, 1905 | 12.00 ft |
| 22 | April 14, 2022 | 11.97 ft |
| 23 | June 16, 1981 | 11.95 ft |
| 24 | April 22, 1923 | 11.95 ft |
| 25 | September 27, 1959 | 11.94 ft |
Most recent crests
- April 14, 2023: 13.28 ft
- April 14, 2023: 13.28 ft
- April 14, 2022: 11.97 ft
- April 13, 2021: 8.61 ft
- March 30, 2020: 10.42 ft
- April 19, 2019: 12.40 ft
- April 25, 2018: 10.47 ft
- June 13, 2017: 11.65 ft
- May 19, 2017: 12.26 ft
- March 17, 2016: 11.43 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.