Wisconsin River At Wisconsin Rapids, Wi Realtime Data
WISCONSIN RIVER AT WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
3,030
Discharge (cfs)
2.9
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 3,030 cfs, and a gauge height of 2.94 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 3,184 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river receives water from several tributaries, including the Yellow, Big Rib, and Little Eau Pleine Rivers. The river is also impacted by several dams, including the Petenwell and Castle Rock Dams, which are used for hydropower and recreation. Seasonal trends show that the river experiences higher flows in the spring due to snowmelt and precipitation, while summer and fall flows are typically lower. Interestingly, the Wisconsin River was once used for log drives, where logs were floated downriver to mills, and it is also a popular spot for whitewater rafting and fishing.
July 17, 2026
| Elevation | 971.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Water velocity reading from field sensor, feet per second | 1.55 ft/sec |
| Gage height, ft | 2.94 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 3030.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 80% |
| Year Over Year Average | 3,820 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 78,400 cfs |
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