Peshtigo River At Peshtigo, Wi Realtime Data
PESHTIGO RIVER AT PESHTIGO, WI
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
483
Discharge (cfs)
1.7
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 483 cfs, and a gauge height of 1.69 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 498 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is fed by multiple tributaries and regulated by several dams, including the Caldron Falls Dam and the High Falls Reservoir. Seasonal trends in flow are influenced by snowmelt and precipitation, with peak flow occurring in the spring and lower flows in the summer and fall. The river supports diverse aquatic life, including trout and smallmouth bass, and provides recreational opportunities such as fishing and kayaking. Interesting facts about the river include its historic significance as the site of the deadly Peshtigo Fire in 1871, which was fueled by dry vegetation and strong winds, and the fact that it is one of the few remaining wild rivers in the Midwest.
August 4, 2026
| Elevation | 620.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 1.69 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 483.0 ft3/s |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 586.23 ft |
| Temperature, water, °C | 24.3 deg C |
| Percent of Normal | 86% |
| Year Over Year Average | 566 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 6,510 cfs |
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