Fox River (North) at Appleton
Observed Sun, Sep 20, 4:00 PM CDT
- Flood stage
- 8.40 ft
- Record crest
- 8.70 ft2008
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 10.50 ft |
| Moderate flood | 9.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 8.40 ft |
| Action | 7.00 ft |
- 10.50 ftFlooding likely affecting structures along Oneida Street and along Vandenberg Lane and Pheasant Run.
- 9.00 ftWater flows into Lutz Park affecting recreational facilities. Water current is dangerous at these levels or higher. Water is impacting some structures near Oneida Street and downstream near Wrightstown.
- 8.40 ftThe current is dangerous and lowland flooding is occurring. Water is affecting an apartment complex near Oneida Street and Water Street.
- 8.00 ftThe water current is fast. Lowland flooding is occurring downstream including the Wrightstown area.
- 7.50 ftThe river current is fast from Appleton to the Thousand Island park downstream. Flooding affects mainly lowland areas downstream to Wrightstown if high flows persist for several days.
- 7.00 ftThe river current in this region increases significantly from Appleton to The Thousand Island area downstream.
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
9 crests on NOAA’s list since 1986.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 13, 2008 | 8.70 ft |
| 2 | May 12, 2018 | 8.52 ft |
| 3 | July 6, 1993 | 8.05 ft |
| 4 | April 30, 2011 | 7.94 ft |
| 5 | June 17, 2004 | 7.90 ft |
| 6 | October 7, 1987 | 7.75 ft |
| 7 | September 25, 1986 | 7.70 ft |
| 8 | April 3, 2016 | 7.38 ft |
| 9 | April 14, 2022 | 6.89 ft |
Most recent crests
- April 14, 2022: 6.89 ft
- May 12, 2018: 8.52 ft
- April 3, 2016: 7.38 ft
- April 30, 2011: 7.94 ft
- June 13, 2008: 8.70 ft
- June 17, 2004: 7.90 ft
- July 6, 1993: 8.05 ft
- October 7, 1987: 7.75 ft
- September 25, 1986: 7.70 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
- UpstreamFox River (North) at Little Lake Buttes Des Morts
- DownstreamFox River (North) at Rapid Croche
- Fox River (North) at Menasha-Jefferson Park
- Fox River (North) at Stockbridge
- Wolf River (WI) at Shiocton
- Fox River (North) at Oshkosh
- Fox River (North) at Oshkosh-Lake Winnebago
- Wolf River (WI) at Lake Poygan
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 48 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 24 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.