Oconto River near Oconto
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 12:00 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 9.00 ft
- Record crest
- 14.53 ft1952
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 14.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 12.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 9.00 ft |
| Action | 7.00 ft |
- 16.00 ftAbout a foot of water is likely covering Highway 41 in the city of Oconto adjacent to the river.
- 15.00 ftWater begins to spread over Highway 41 adjacent to the river in Oconto. Widespread agricultural flooding is occurring.
- 14.50 ftIn the city of Oconto water reaches the intersection of Park Avenue and Adams Street. Widespread agricultural land and lowland is flooded.
- 14.00 ftWater reaches portions of Adams Street and Pecor Street near the Cruisers buildings. Widespread flooding is occurring over agricultural land and lowland.
- 13.00 ftA campground and park are under several feet of water. Water approaches homes on Farnsworth Street and Holtwood Way. There is widespread moderate flooding of lowland and agricultural land.
- 11.00 ftUp to 2 feet of water is covering a campground in Oconto. Floodwaters begin to reach city streets adjacent to the river.
- 10.00 ftUp to a foot of water surrounds structures in a campground in the City of Oconto.
- 9.00 ftFloodwaters begin to spread into a public campground in the City of Oconto. Water approaches the backyards of several homes along the river in Oconto and there is widespread lowland flooding.
- 8.50 ftFloodwaters mainly impact wooded lowland. Water approaches structures in a public campground in the City of Oconto.
- 7.00 ftWater approaches a public campground in the City of Oconto and there is flooding of lowland.
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
26 crests on NOAA’s list since 1952.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 21, 1952 | 14.53 ft |
| 2 | April 15, 1986 | 14.51 ft |
| 3 | March 29, 2004 | 13.24 ft |
| 4 | April 19, 2019 | 11.89 ft |
| 5 | April 14, 2026 | 11.51 ft |
| 6 | March 13, 1990 | 11.24 ft |
| 7 | March 28, 1989 | 10.91 ft |
| 8 | March 29, 2020 | 10.73 ft |
| 9 | May 7, 2023 | 10.51 ft |
| 10 | March 31, 1998 | 10.47 ft |
| 11 | April 5, 2023 | 10.26 ft |
| 12 | April 17, 2003 | 10.22 ft |
| 13 | May 14, 2022 | 10.19 ft |
| 14 | June 15, 2017 | 10.03 ft |
| 15 | December 15, 2015 | 9.82 ft |
| 16 | March 17, 2016 | 9.75 ft |
| 17 | June 23, 1990 | 9.65 ft |
| 18 | May 19, 2020 | 9.55 ft |
| 19 | July 8, 2010 | 9.45 ft |
| 20 | April 27, 2011 | 9.33 ft |
| 21 | June 27, 2016 | 9.27 ft |
| 22 | April 11, 2008 | 9.21 ft |
| 23 | March 31, 2005 | 9.09 ft |
| 24 | March 14, 2007 | 9.08 ft |
| 25 | April 11, 2014 | 9.07 ft |
Most recent crests
- April 14, 2026: 11.51 ft
- May 7, 2023: 10.51 ft
- April 5, 2023: 10.26 ft
- May 14, 2022: 10.19 ft
- March 13, 2021: 7.42 ft
- May 19, 2020: 9.55 ft
- March 29, 2020: 10.73 ft
- April 19, 2019: 11.89 ft
- June 15, 2017: 10.03 ft
- June 27, 2016: 9.27 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.
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.