Summary
Total streamflow across the
Oconto River
was last observed at
2,480
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
4,919
acre-ft of water today; about 111%
of normal.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
2,229 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2019-04-20 when daily discharge volume was observed at
11,130 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Oconto River Near Oconto
reporting a streamflow rate of 1,580 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Oconto River, with a gauge stage of
6.21 ft at this location.
This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Oconto River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 741 ft, the
Oconto River Near Gillett.
15-Day Weather Outlook
River Details
| Last Updated | 2026-03-24 |
| Discharge Volume | 4,919 ACRE-FT |
| Streamflow |
2,480.0 cfs
None cfs (None%) |
| Percent of Normal | 111.27% |
| Maximum |
11,130.0 cfs
2019-04-20 |
| Seasonal Avg | 2,229 cfs |
River Streamflow Levels
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Oconto River Near Gillett
USGS 04071000 |
900 cfs | 2.39 ft | 51.01 | |||||
|
Oconto River Near Oconto
USGS 04071765 |
1580 cfs | 6.21 ft | 12.86 |
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile
Located in northeastern Wisconsin, the Oconto River is a tributary of Lake Michigan via Green Bay. The Oconto River is 56.9 miles (91.6 km) long, stretching from the confluence of its North and South branches at Suring, Wisconsin, to Green Bay at the city of Oconto. Its drainage basin covers 2,416 square miles (6,260 km2), encompassing most of Oconto County as well as portions of Shawano, Marinette, Menominee, Langlade, and Forest counties.