Bark River Flow Today
As of October 14, 2026 at 2:00 AM, the Bark River is flowing at 78 cfs near Rome, WI — 129% of normal for the date and up 29% in 24 hours. 2 of 2 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 31 to 78 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Bark River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Rome, the Bark River is running 78 cfs — 129% of normal, up 29% since yesterday. Along the river, 2 of 2 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 122% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at Rome (+29%).
How the Bark River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Delafield901 ft 31 cfs115%
- Rome819 ft 78 cfs129%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Bark River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (122%).
Bark River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Bark River At Nagawicka Road At Delafield WI
Oct 14, 3:00 AM · USGS 05426067 |
31 cfs | 115% | 0% | 12.62 ft | 901 ft |
|
Bark River Near Rome WI
Oct 14, 2:00 AM · USGS 05426250 |
78 cfs | 129% | +29% | 2.03 ft | 819 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Bark River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Bark River
The Bark River is a 70-mile-long river that runs through Wisconsin, USA. It is a tributary of the Rock River, which eventually flows into the Mississippi River. The river's name comes from the bark of trees that was used to make canoes by Native Americans. The river has a rich history and was used for transportation and logging in the past. Today, the river is used for recreation and water supply. The river has several reservoirs and dams, including the Lower and Upper Nemahbin Lakes, Lower and Upper Nashotah Lakes, and the Lulu Lake Preserve. These reservoirs and dams are used for flood control and water supply. The river is also used for fishing and boating, while nearby agricultural land is irrigated using water from the river.
Fishing near the Bark River
About the Bark River
How is the Bark River flowing right now?
As of October 14, 2026, the Bark River is flowing at 78 cfs near Rome, WI, about 129% of normal for the date. Across its 2 USGS gauges, current flows range from 31 to 78 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Bark River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Bark River is at 122% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.