Jump River Flow Today
As of October 2, 2026 at 3:00 AM, the Jump River is flowing at 40 cfs at Sheldon, WI — 26% of normal for the date and down 2% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
Jump River map
See the Jump River on a live map
Every gauge, dam and paddle run on the river, one tap each:
- Gauges now — which reaches are high or low
- Dams & paddle runs — storage and what’s in range
- Rain — past 24 hrs and the 72-hr forecast, press play
✓ Free for 7 days · ✓ Cancel anytime
Jump 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 Sheldon, the Jump River is running 40 cfs — 26% of normal, down 2% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 26% of normal).
How the Jump 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
- Sheldon1,109 ft 40 cfs26%
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 Jump River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (26%).
Jump River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jump River At Sheldon WI
Oct 2, 3:00 AM · USGS 05362000 |
40 cfs | 26% | -2% | 2.88 ft | 1,109 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.
Dams & reservoirs on the Jump River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Jump River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
Jump River
The Jump River is a 77-mile-long tributary of the Chippewa River in Wisconsin, USA. It was historically used for logging, and the river's name reportedly comes from loggers jumping on the logs to move them downstream. The river supports a diverse range of aquatic life and is popular for fishing, kayaking, and canoeing. The river's hydrology has been altered by the construction of several dams and reservoirs, including the Lake Chippewa Flowage. The Flowage, created by the Winter Dam, is a popular recreational area for boating and fishing. The Jump River is also used for agricultural purposes, with several farms located along its banks.
Fishing near the Jump River
About the Jump River
How is the Jump River flowing right now?
As of October 2, 2026, the Jump River is flowing at 40 cfs at Sheldon, WI, about 26% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Jump River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Jump River is at 26% 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.