Peshtigo River
Last Updated: May 10, 2026
Total streamflow across the
Peshtigo River
was last observed at
2,575
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
5,107
acre-ft of water today; about 68%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
3,805 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2026-04-16 when daily discharge volume was observed at
16,230 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Peshtigo River At Peshtigo
reporting a streamflow rate of 1,170 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Peshtigo River At Porterfield
with a gauge stage of 8.83 ft.
This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Peshtigo River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 987 ft, the
Peshtigo River Near Wabeno.
Get the latest River Levels, Streamflow, and Hydrology for Peshtigo River in River flows across 3 streamgages of the Peshtigo River
15-Day Long Term Forecast
River Details
| Last Updated | 2026-05-09 |
| Discharge Volume | 5,107 ACRE-FT |
| Streamflow |
2,575.0 cfs
Past 24 Hours: -245.0 cfs (-8.69%) |
| Percent of Normal | 67.68% |
| Maximum |
16,230.0 cfs
2026-04-16 |
| Seasonal Avg | 3,805 cfs |
River Streamflow Levels
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Peshtigo River Near Wabeno
USGS 04067958 |
455 cfs | 4.51 ft | -5.21 | |||||
|
Peshtigo River At Porterfield
USGS 04069416 |
950 cfs | 8.83 ft | -12.04 | |||||
|
Peshtigo River At Peshtigo
USGS 04069500 |
1170 cfs | 2.85 ft | -7.14 |
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile
The Peshtigo River is a 136-mile-long (219 km) tributary of Green Bay in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The Peshtigo Fire happened in the river's vicinity, and some survivors used the river for refuge from the flames. A section of whitewater on the river called the Roaring Rapids is well known in the region. Further downstream there are two dams known as Caldron Falls Dam and High Falls Dam before collecting the Thunder River.
Regional Streamflow Levels
129
Cubic Feet Per Second
97
Cubic Feet Per Second
541
Cubic Feet Per Second
421
Cubic Feet Per Second
River Runs
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Unnamed Creek To Forest Boundary In Sec 14, T37N, R13E
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North Branch (Sections 19/30 Line) To Unnamed Creek In Sec 4, T37N, R13E
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North Branch--Origin In Sec 10, T38N, R13E To 1/4 Mile West Of Highway 55
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Main Branch--Origin In Sec 23, T38N, R13E To Forest Road 2167
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1/4 Mile West Of Highway 55 To Confluence With Main Branch
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Main Branch-Forest Boundary In Sec 18, T37N, R15E To Railroad Bridge
Chicagon Lake
Fortune Lakes
Peavy Pond
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