Rivers in Wisconsin
Wolf River (WI) near Lake Poygan
Below flood stage
2.97ftStage
Observed Thu, Oct 1, 11:00 PM CDT
- Flood stage
- 5.00 ft
- Record crest
- 5.15 ft2026
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 8.50 ft |
| Moderate flood | 7.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 5.00 ft |
| Action | 4.00 ft |
- 8.50 ftWater is into many homes along low-lying areas from Lake Poygan upstream along the Wolf River to Fremont. Many roads adjacent to Lake Poygan and Wolf River are closed. The Highway 116 bridge in Winneconne may be impacted.
- 8.00 ftWater is into many homes along the Wolf River from Lake Poygan upstream to Fremont.
- 7.00 ftMany homes and structures along the Wolf River from Fremont to Lake Poygan have water around foundations. Some low-lying roads may be closed.
- 5.50 ftFloodwaters surround low-lying structures along the south shore of Lake Poygan and the Wolf River upstream to Fremont. Floodwaters are approaching structures along South First Avenue and South First Street in Winneconne. Floodwaters also are approaching structures near Sunset Trail Road on the east shore of Lake Poygan.
- 5.00 ftSeveral inches of water may be surrounding low-lying structures along Lake Poygan and upstream along the Wolf River to Fremont. Local communities from Lake Poygan upstream along the Wolf River to Fremont may consider or already have in effect no wake advisories to protect the shoreline.
- 4.50 ftFloodwaters may be near low-lying structures along the south shore of Lake Poygan and upstream along the Fox River to Fremont. Slow no wake advisories may be in effect for some locations.
- 4.00 ftWater may be approaching low-lying structures on the south shore of Lake Poygan. This includes Elm Street in Winneconne.
Crest history
8 crests on NOAA’s list since 2004.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 28, 2026 | 5.15 ft |
| 2 | June 17, 2004 | 4.85 ft |
| 3 | May 1, 2011 | 4.63 ft |
| 4 | June 14, 2008 | 4.47 ft |
| 5 | July 24, 2010 | 4.42 ft |
| 6 | May 6, 2012 | 4.32 ft |
| 7 | April 8, 2013 | 4.31 ft |
| 8 | April 1, 2023 | 3.63 ft |
Most recent crests
- April 28, 2026: 5.15 ft
- April 1, 2023: 3.63 ft
- April 8, 2013: 4.31 ft
- May 6, 2012: 4.32 ft
- May 1, 2011: 4.63 ft
- July 24, 2010: 4.42 ft
- June 14, 2008: 4.47 ft
- June 17, 2004: 4.85 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the North Central River Forecast Center. Forecasts are not available. Only observed stages are available for this point. Stage may be affected by ice.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service.