Milwaukee River At Milwaukee, Wi Realtime Data
MILWAUKEE RIVER AT MILWAUKEE, WI
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
856
Discharge (cfs)
1.4
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 856 cfs, and a gauge height of 1.41 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 291 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is influenced by a variety of flow providers, including precipitation, snowmelt, and groundwater. There are several tributaries that contribute to the river's flow, including the Menomonee River and Kinnickinnic River. The river also has several dams, including the North Avenue Dam and the Estabrook Dam. Seasonal trends in the Milwaukee River's flow are influenced by changes in precipitation and snowmelt. During the spring months, the river experiences higher flows due to snowmelt and spring rains. Interestingly, the Milwaukee River was once highly polluted, but has undergone significant restoration efforts in recent decades.
August 3, 2026
| Elevation | 609.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 1.41 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 856.0 ft3/s |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 607.76 ft |
| Temperature, water, °C | 22.1 deg C |
| Percent of Normal | 325% |
| Year Over Year Average | 263 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 8,100 cfs |
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