WISCONSIN FLOW REPORT

Last Updated: December 22, 2025

Streamflow levels across Wisconsin are currently 65.0% of normal, with the Mississippi River At Prescott reporting the highest discharge in the state with 11700cfs and gauge stage of 25.61 ft. Meanwhile, the Yahara River Near Fulton is seeing a spike in streamflows today after experiencing a 256.21% increase since yesterday, and currently running at 1090cfs.

Maximum gauge stage in the state was last observed at the Beaver Dam River At Beaver Dam, currently reporting a stage of 839.01ft. The Yahara River Near Fulton in the Upper Rock watershed is surging for this time of year at 1090cfs, about 85.85% of normal.

       



Wisconsin is characterized by a humid continental climate with distinct seasonal variations in temperature and precipitation. Major rivers include the Mississippi, St. Croix, Wisconsin, and Menominee, which are fed by tributaries that drain into the Great Lakes or the Mississippi River. The region also contains numerous reservoirs and dams, including the Wisconsin River system and the Chippewa River. Hydrology in Wisconsin is affected by snowpack, which can lead to spring flooding, and by changes in land use and agricultural practices. In recent years, the state has experienced an increase in extreme precipitation events, leading to more frequent flooding and erosion. Overall, the state's hydrology is complex and influenced by multiple factors, including climate, topography, and human activity.


       
       
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