+374.0 cfs (+7.6%) since yesterday
32.08% of normal
•
Very Low
Total streamflow across the
Chippewa River
was last observed at
5,293
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
10,499
acre-ft of water today; about 32%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
16,500 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2023-04-15 when daily discharge volume was observed at
169,611 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Chippewa River At Durand
reporting a streamflow rate of 3,130 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Chippewa River Near Watson
with a gauge stage of 37.36 ft.
This river is monitored from 7 different streamgauging stations along the Chippewa River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,276 ft, the
Chippewa River At Bishops Bridge Near Winter.
Last Updated
2024-10-09
Streamflow
5,293.0 cfs
Percent of Normal
32.08%
Maximum
169,611.0 cfs
2023-04-15
About the chippewa river
The Chippewa River is a 183-mile river that flows through Wisconsin, originating in the glacial lake country of north-central Wisconsin. The river has a rich history, as it was once a vital waterway for the Ojibwe tribe and later served as a transportation route for lumber and agriculture. The river is fed by several tributaries and has several dams and reservoirs, including the Wissota Dam and Reservoir, which was created in the 1910s for hydroelectric power and flood control. The river provides opportunities for fishing, canoeing, and kayaking, and the adjacent land is used for agriculture and forestry. Despite efforts to improve water quality, the river still faces challenges from agricultural and urban runoff.