Mukwonago River Flow Today
As of October 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, the Mukwonago River is flowing at 62 cfs at Mukwonago, WI — 128% of normal for the date and up 5% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Mukwonago 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 Mukwonago, the Mukwonago River is running 62 cfs — 128% of normal, up 5% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 128% of normal).
How the Mukwonago 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
- Mukwonago794 ft 62 cfs128%
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 Mukwonago River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (128%).
Mukwonago River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mukwonago River At Mukwonago WI
Oct 1, 2:00 AM · USGS 05544200 |
62 cfs | 128% | +5% | 2.55 ft | 794 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 Mukwonago River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Mukwonago 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).
Mukwonago River
The Mukwonago River is a 22-mile-long tributary of the Fox River that flows through southeastern Wisconsin. The river has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back over 10,000 years. Today, the river supports a variety of agricultural and recreational activities. The river's hydrology is characterized by a moderate gradient, meandering channel, and variable flow depending on rainfall and snowmelt. There are several reservoirs and dams along the river, including the Big Bend Dam and Vernon Dam, which help to regulate flow and provide hydroelectric power. Recreational activities on the river include fishing, canoeing, and kayaking, while agricultural uses include irrigation and livestock watering. Despite some challenges such as pollution from agricultural runoff, the Mukwonago River remains an important resource for the local community.
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About the Mukwonago River
How is the Mukwonago River flowing right now?
As of October 1, 2026, the Mukwonago River is flowing at 62 cfs at Mukwonago, WI, about 128% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Mukwonago River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Mukwonago River is at 128% 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.