Wisconsin River at Wisconsin Dells
Observed Sat, Sep 26, 11:00 PM CDT
- Flood stage
- 16.00 ft
- Record crest
- 20.70 ft1973
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 18.90 ft |
| Moderate flood | 17.60 ft |
| Minor flood | 16.00 ft |
| Action | 13.00 ft |
- 18.21 ftFloodwaters affect cabins and trailers southeast of Wisconsin Dells along Levee Road, Van Hoosen Road, Indian Trail Parkway and boat launch and Norway Drive. Water may impact structures on Rivers Edge Rd. Water from the Wisconsin River backs into Hulburt Creek causing floodwaters to affect the backyards of some businesses in downtown Wisconsin Dells along Highway 13 east of I90. Water may impact the intersection of Indian Trail and County Rd A, Fish St, Sherri Linn Dr, and parts of Ingebretson Rd.
- 17.60 ftFloodwaters affect cabins and trailers southeast of Wisconsin Dells along Levee Road, Van Hoosen Road, Indian Trail Parkway and boat launch, Fish St, Ingebretson Road, Sherri Linn Dr and Norway Drive. Water approaches structures on Rivers Edge Rd. Water from the Wisconsin River backs into Hulburt Creek causing floodwaters to affect the backyards of some businesses in downtown Wisconsin Dells along Highway 13 east of I 90. Water approaches the intersection of Indian Trail and County Rd A.
- 17.00 ftFloodwaters affect cabins and trailers southeast of Wisconsin Dells along Levee Road, River Shores Rd, River Mills Rd, Van Hoosen Road, Indian Trail Parkway and boat launch, Fish St, Ingebretson Road, Sherri Linn Dr and Norway Drive.
- 16.93 ftFloodwaters affect cabins and trailers southeast of Wisconsin Dells along Levee Road, Van Hoosen Road, Indian Trail Parkway and boat launch, Ingebretson Road and Norway Drive.
- 16.00 ftNewport Park and boat ramps floods. Yards along Indian Trail Parkway flood. There is widespread flooding to agricultural land and wooded land in the Wisconsin Dells area.
- 15.64 ftThere is widespread flooding to lowland and agricultural land in the Wisconsin Dells area.
- 15.00 ftThere is widespread lowland and agricultural land flooding.
- 14.00 ftThere is minor lowland flooding.
- 13.50 ftThere is minor lowland flooding.
- 13.00 ftThere is minor lowland flooding
- 12.91 ftThere is minor lowland flooding in the Wisconsin Dells 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 September 25, 2026.
Crest history
49 crests on NOAA’s list since 1935.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 16, 1973 | 20.70 ft |
| 2 | April 5, 1967 | 19.22 ft |
| 3 | April 15, 1965 | 18.95 ft |
| 4 | September 14, 1938 | 18.83 ft |
| 5 | June 24, 1993 | 18.16 ft |
| 6 | June 30, 1969 | 17.91 ft |
| 7 | September 30, 1986 | 17.89 ft |
| 8 | March 27, 1935 | 17.80 ft |
| 9 | September 29, 1972 | 17.77 ft |
| 10 | March 10, 1983 | 17.74 ft |
| 11 | September 27, 2010 | 17.56 ft |
| 12 | March 10, 1968 | 17.30 ft |
| 13 | June 28, 1968 | 17.30 ft |
| 14 | April 21, 2019 | 16.90 ft |
| 15 | September 25, 1980 | 16.82 ft |
| 16 | April 16, 2026 | 16.76 ft |
| 17 | April 17, 2026 | 16.76 ft |
| 18 | March 31, 1976 | 16.68 ft |
| 19 | April 13, 2011 | 16.56 ft |
| 20 | June 15, 2003 | 16.31 ft |
| 21 | March 19, 2016 | 16.31 ft |
| 22 | June 15, 1990 | 16.31 ft |
| 23 | May 10, 1960 | 16.02 ft |
| 24 | April 13, 1971 | 15.95 ft |
| 25 | April 30, 1975 | 15.88 ft |
Most recent crests
- April 17, 2026: 16.76 ft
- April 16, 2026: 16.76 ft
- April 21, 2019: 16.90 ft
- June 15, 2017: 11.75 ft
- May 21, 2017: 14.19 ft
- March 19, 2016: 16.31 ft
- December 17, 2015: 14.05 ft
- June 11, 2015: 10.94 ft
- May 24, 2015: 11.02 ft
- April 13, 2015: 9.80 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.