Bad River (WI) at Odanah
Observed Wed, Sep 30, 7:00 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 8.50 ft
- Record crest
- 11.78 ft2016
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 10.50 ft |
| Moderate flood | 9.50 ft |
| Minor flood | 8.50 ft |
| Action | 7.50 ft |
- 11.78 ftFlood of 2016 high water mark. Major flooding to US Highway 2. Water over the bridge on Government Road.
- 9.30 ftWater begins to flow onto US Highway 2 .35 Miles East of Government Road. Water floods Kakagon Slough causing water to encroach on the Fish hatchery and homes on Kakagon Rd. Water begins flooding the Pow wow grounds.
- 9.00 ftMany roads and several homes are impacted by flood waters in the Old Odanah area. Government Road south of US Highway 2, Miller Road and State Road will see areas of water flowing over the roadway.
- 8.50 ftMinor flooding begins as water encroaches on State Street through the Sugar Bush.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, October to December
| 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
2 crests on NOAA’s list since 2016.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 12, 2016 | 11.78 ft |
| 2 | June 18, 2018 | 9.33 ft |
Most recent crests
- June 18, 2018: 9.33 ft
- July 12, 2016: 11.78 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. Gauge reading may be affected by ice.
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.