Fox River At Appleton, Wi Realtime Data
FOX RIVER AT APPLETON, WI
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
2,160
Discharge (cfs)
5.2
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 2,160 cfs, and a gauge height of 5.22 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 2,073 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is fed by various tributaries along its course including the Wolf River, which contributes a significant amount of flow. There are several dams on the Fox River including the Menasha dam which affects the flow and water levels. The river flow and water levels tend to be highest in the spring due to snowmelt and precipitation, while summer and fall tend to have lower flows. The Fox River has played an important role in the history and economy of the region and is home to a variety of fish species including walleye, bass, and sturgeon.
August 3, 2026
| Elevation | 735.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Mean water velocity for discharge computation, feet per second | 0.74 ft/sec |
| Gage height, ft | 5.22 ft |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 736.59 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 2160.0 ft3/s |
| Temperature, water, °C | 24.7 deg C |
| Percent of Normal | 77% |
| Year Over Year Average | 2,840 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 19,100 cfs |
| Geolocation | 44.25, -88.42 |
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