Sheboygan River at Sheboygan
Observed Wed, Sep 23, 5:00 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 8.00 ft
- Record crest
- 12.02 ft1998
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 12.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 10.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 8.00 ft |
| Action | 6.00 ft |
- 12.50 ftFloodwaters affect the intersection of Indiana Ave and S Taylor Drive in Sheboygan. Other streets affected by floodwaters are Maryland Avenue in Sheboygan and Alpine Avenue and Meadowlark Road in Sheboygan Falls. Sections of Kiwanis Park, Rotary Park and Esslingen Park in Sheboygan are flooded.
- 11.50 ftAbout 3 miles west of Sheboygan Aiport, Woodland Road is flooded and closed between Rio Road and Willow Road. Sections of Alpine Road and Meadowlark Road in the Sheboygan Falls area are flooded and closed. Floodwaters affect Kiwanis and Esslingen Parks in Sheboygan.
- 10.50 ftAbout 3 miles west of Sheboygan Airport, Woodland Road is closed between Rio Road and Willow Road. A section of Alpine Road near the Sheboygan Airport is closed. There is flooding in River Park in Sheboygan Falls and in Esslingen Park in Sheboygan.
- 9.50 ftAbout 3 miles west of Sheboygan Airport, Woodland Road between Rio Road and Willow Road is closed. A section of Alpine Road near the Sheboygan Airport is closed. There is flooding in parts of River Park in Sheboygan Falls and Esslingen Park in Sheboygan.
- 8.00 ftWater nears a Road in Kiwanis Park in Sheboygan. There is localized flooding of River Park in Sheboygan Falls and Esslingen Park in Sheboygan. Water covers docks and piers in the Sheboygan area.
- 7.00 ftMinor lowland flooding occurs. Floodwaters cover marina docks and piers in Sheboygan.
- 6.00 ftMinor lowland flooding occurs. Floodwaters cover some marina docks and piers in the Sheboygan area.
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
87 crests on NOAA’s list since 21.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 6, 1998 | 12.02 ft |
| 2 | March 22, 1975 | 11.64 ft |
| 3 | March 15, 2019 | 11.50 ft |
| 4 | May 13, 1978 | 11.42 ft |
| 5 | May 18, 2020 | 11.11 ft |
| 6 | June 9, 2008 | 11.08 ft |
| 7 | May 18, 2020 | 11.07 ft |
| 8 | June 21, 1997 | 10.89 ft |
| 9 | March 31, 1979 | 10.77 ft |
| 10 | June 13, 2008 | 10.76 ft |
| 11 | March 30, 1960 | 10.65 ft |
| 12 | October 2, 2019 | 10.53 ft |
| 13 | June 12, 2004 | 10.40 ft |
| 14 | March 27, 1989 | 10.25 ft |
| 15 | April 10, 2013 | 10.23 ft |
| 16 | March 10, 2009 | 10.21 ft |
| 17 | February 15, 1984 | 9.84 ft |
| 18 | April 14, 2014 | 9.76 ft |
| 19 | February 10, 1966 | 9.76 ft |
| 20 | February 21, 2018 | 9.68 ft |
| 21 | April 7, 1965 | 9.55 ft |
| 22 | April 3, 1959 | 9.48 ft |
| 23 | April 3, 1982 | 9.38 ft |
| 24 | May 24, 2004 | 9.29 ft |
| 25 | March 10, 21 | 9.23 ft |
Most recent crests
- April 18, 2026: 8.78 ft
- April 14, 2026: 9.15 ft
- June 26, 2024: 8.49 ft
- March 19, 2022: 9.03 ft
- May 18, 2020: 11.07 ft
- May 18, 2020: 11.11 ft
- November 14, 2019: 8.02 ft
- October 2, 2019: 10.53 ft
- March 15, 2019: 11.50 ft
- February 21, 2018: 9.68 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.