Wisconsin River Near Wisconsin Dells, Wi Realtime Data
WISCONSIN RIVER NEAR WISCONSIN DELLS, WI
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
3,200
Discharge (cfs)
2.2
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 3,200 cfs, and a gauge height of 2.23 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 3,339 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
It has an average flow of 3,000 cubic feet per second and is considered a major source of drinking water for the state. Its main constituents are the snowmelt and rainfall that occurs in its watershed. The river is fed by several tributaries, including the Lemonweir and Baraboo rivers. There are also several dams on the river, the most notable being the Petenwell and Castle Rock dams. The river experiences seasonal trends, with the highest flows typically occurring in spring due to snowmelt. Interestingly, the Wisconsin River was once known as the "Father of Waters" and is home to several species of fish, including walleye and northern pike.
August 9, 2026
| Elevation | 810.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 2.23 ft |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 803.97 ft |
| Temperature, water, degC | 1.7 deg C |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 3200.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 77% |
| Year Over Year Average | 4,190 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 54,400 cfs |
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