Waupaca River near Waupaca
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 12:45 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 6.00 ft
- Record crest
- 8.06 ft1950
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 9.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 7.50 ft |
| Minor flood | 6.00 ft |
| Action | 5.00 ft |
- 11.00 ftFloodwaters are covering Harrington and Reek Roads.
- 9.00 ftFlood waters are near the surface of Harrington Road and there is widespread lowland flooding in the Waupaca area.
- 7.50 ftWater touches the lowest portion of the Harrington Road bridge and there is widespread lowland flooding in the Waupaca area.
- 6.00 ftThere is widespread lowland flooding in the Waupaca area.
- 5.00 ftThere is minor lowland flooding.
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
15 crests on NOAA’s list since 1918.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 28, 1950 | 8.06 ft |
| 2 | March 20, 1948 | 6.90 ft |
| 3 | March 19, 1918 | 6.20 ft |
| 4 | March 16, 2019 | 6.17 ft |
| 5 | February 11, 1966 | 6.15 ft |
| 6 | March 16, 1929 | 6.10 ft |
| 7 | April 4, 1934 | 5.90 ft |
| 8 | March 17, 1919 | 5.70 ft |
| 9 | June 24, 1940 | 5.69 ft |
| 10 | April 13, 1923 | 5.50 ft |
| 11 | June 23, 2002 | 5.30 ft |
| 12 | December 3, 1991 | 5.16 ft |
| 13 | April 11, 2011 | 3.87 ft |
| 14 | March 17, 2016 | 3.85 ft |
| 15 | April 2, 2023 | 3.79 ft |
Most recent crests
- April 2, 2023: 3.79 ft
- March 16, 2019: 6.17 ft
- March 17, 2016: 3.85 ft
- April 11, 2011: 3.87 ft
- June 23, 2002: 5.30 ft
- December 3, 1991: 5.16 ft
- February 11, 1966: 6.15 ft
- March 28, 1950: 8.06 ft
- March 20, 1948: 6.90 ft
- June 24, 1940: 5.69 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 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.