Rivers in Wisconsin
Menomonee River at Menomonee Falls
Below flood stage
4.31ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 11:00 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 7.50 ft
- Record crest
- 8.52 ft2025
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 10.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 8.50 ft |
| Minor flood | 7.50 ft |
| Action | 6.50 ft |
- 8.50 ftWater flows across the intersection of Grand Ave and Roman Dr and covers Grand Ave to almost Forest Dr. Water surrounds homes on Grand Ave. Water surrounds businesses on northside of Roman Dr.
- 8.00 ftGrand Ave near Roman Dr flooded. Back parking lots of businesses on northside of Roman Dr flooded. Paths along Menomonee River Parkway flooded.
- 7.50 ftPaths along the Menomonee River Parkway flooded.
Crest history
33 crests on NOAA’s list since 1981.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 10, 2025 | 8.52 ft |
| 2 | June 21, 1997 | 8.31 ft |
| 3 | July 22, 2010 | 8.12 ft |
| 4 | April 15, 2026 | 7.98 ft |
| 5 | May 23, 2004 | 7.56 ft |
| 6 | June 12, 2008 | 7.43 ft |
| 7 | May 17, 2000 | 7.01 ft |
| 8 | July 21, 1999 | 6.97 ft |
| 9 | August 23, 2007 | 6.96 ft |
| 10 | June 28, 2017 | 6.94 ft |
| 11 | February 9, 2001 | 6.75 ft |
| 12 | June 18, 2014 | 6.61 ft |
| 13 | July 13, 1981 | 6.57 ft |
| 14 | July 27, 2011 | 6.56 ft |
| 15 | September 11, 1986 | 6.49 ft |
| 16 | July 24, 2010 | 6.46 ft |
| 17 | April 11, 2013 | 6.43 ft |
| 18 | September 13, 2022 | 6.40 ft |
| 19 | August 8, 2021 | 6.37 ft |
| 20 | March 28, 2020 | 6.32 ft |
| 21 | February 20, 2018 | 6.32 ft |
| 22 | August 21, 2018 | 6.29 ft |
| 23 | April 11, 2015 | 6.28 ft |
| 24 | April 11, 2008 | 6.26 ft |
| 25 | March 23, 2011 | 6.14 ft |
Most recent crests
- April 15, 2026: 7.98 ft
- August 10, 2025: 8.52 ft
- September 13, 2022: 6.40 ft
- August 8, 2021: 6.37 ft
- March 28, 2020: 6.32 ft
- March 16, 2019: 6.00 ft
- August 21, 2018: 6.29 ft
- February 20, 2018: 6.32 ft
- June 28, 2017: 6.94 ft
- June 12, 2015: 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.
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.