Menomonee River Flow Today
As of October 5, 2026 at 2:00 AM, the Menomonee River is flowing at 149 cfs at Wauwatosa, WI — 327% of normal for the date and down 26% in 24 hours. 2 of 2 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 93 to 149 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Menomonee 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 Wauwatosa, the Menomonee River is running 149 cfs — 327% of normal, down 26% since yesterday. Along the river, 2 of 2 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 521% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Wauwatosa (-26%) and Menomonee Falls (-24%).
How the Menomonee 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
- Menomonee Falls772 ft 93 cfs715%
- Wauwatosa629 ft 149 cfs327%
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 Menomonee River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (521%).
Menomonee River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Menomonee River At Menomonee Falls WI
Oct 5, 2:00 AM · USGS 04087030 |
93 cfs | 715% | -24% | 4.24 ft | 772 ft |
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Menomonee River At Wauwatosa WI
Oct 5, 2:00 AM · USGS 04087120 |
149 cfs | 327% | -26% | 2.36 ft | 629 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.
Menomonee River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Menomonee River
The Menomonee River is a 33.5-mile-long river located in southeastern Wisconsin. The river has a rich history, being used as a transportation route by Native Americans and later by European settlers for logging and milling. Today, it is primarily used for recreational purposes, including fishing, kayaking, and hiking along its banks. The river's hydrology includes a number of reservoirs and dams, such as the Menomonee Falls Dam and the Valley Power Plant Dam, which provide hydroelectric power as well as flood control. The river is also used for agriculture, with farms and fields lining its banks. Despite past pollution, the river has undergone extensive cleanup efforts in recent years, and is now considered safe for recreational use.
Fishing near the Menomonee River
About the Menomonee River
How is the Menomonee River flowing right now?
As of October 5, 2026, the Menomonee River is flowing at 149 cfs at Wauwatosa, WI, about 327% of normal for the date. Across its 2 USGS gauges, current flows range from 93 to 149 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Menomonee River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Menomonee River is at 521% 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.