Bad River (WI) near Odanah
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 3:45 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 16.00 ft
- Record crest
- 27.28 ft2016
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 20.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 18.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 16.00 ft |
| Action | 10.10 ft |
- 26.50 ftElm Hoist Road bridge under water.
- 18.00 ftWater approaches the level of Highway 2 near Odanah
- 15.00 ftSeveral Roads including Miller Road, Government Road and State Road may be flooded at this stage. Flooding of these areas is also dependent on the volume of water flowing from the White River which comes in below this gauge.
- 13.50 ftAt this level there is no threat to property. It is common at this level for water to flood the main boat landing in Old Odanah and adjacent to the Powwow grounds in the Maple sugar bush.
- 13.00 ftFlooding occurred in Old Odanah in 1996 and 1997 when the gage read between 13 and 15 feet. However, there was water released from the dam at Ashland on the White River. The river runs into the Bad River just south/upstream of Odanah.
- 10.10 ftBankfull stage. At this level, water will be at the top of its banks and any futher rises will result in water moving into the flood plain.
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
74 crests on NOAA’s list since 1946.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 12, 2016 | 27.28 ft |
| 2 | June 24, 1946 | 22.20 ft |
| 3 | April 24, 1960 | 21.70 ft |
| 4 | July 3, 1992 | 18.41 ft |
| 5 | July 4, 1949 | 17.30 ft |
| 6 | May 1, 1954 | 16.05 ft |
| 7 | July 1, 1953 | 15.50 ft |
| 8 | April 13, 2023 | 15.28 ft |
| 9 | June 18, 2018 | 15.26 ft |
| 10 | April 23, 2019 | 15.25 ft |
| 11 | April 20, 1996 | 14.75 ft |
| 12 | April 1, 1986 | 14.66 ft |
| 13 | May 21, 2013 | 14.60 ft |
| 14 | April 2, 1967 | 14.50 ft |
| 15 | April 29, 1951 | 14.30 ft |
| 16 | May 6, 1950 | 14.00 ft |
| 17 | April 19, 1952 | 13.90 ft |
| 18 | April 6, 1997 | 13.73 ft |
| 19 | May 18, 2017 | 13.28 ft |
| 20 | April 12, 1971 | 13.08 ft |
| 21 | March 16, 1990 | 13.06 ft |
| 22 | March 30, 1998 | 13.00 ft |
| 23 | May 9, 2014 | 12.65 ft |
| 24 | April 17, 1982 | 12.20 ft |
| 25 | March 30, 1976 | 12.12 ft |
Most recent crests
- April 10, 2024: 6.40 ft
- April 13, 2023: 15.28 ft
- April 14, 2022: 10.33 ft
- March 25, 2021: 9.01 ft
- March 30, 2020: 11.08 ft
- April 23, 2019: 15.25 ft
- June 18, 2018: 15.26 ft
- May 18, 2017: 13.28 ft
- July 12, 2016: 27.28 ft
- March 17, 2015: 7.13 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.