Peshtigo River Flow Today
As of October 6, 2026 at 2:00 AM, the Peshtigo River is flowing at 333 cfs at Peshtigo, WI — 67% of normal for the date and up 2% in 24 hours. 3 of 3 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 181 to 333 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Peshtigo 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 Peshtigo, the Peshtigo River is running 333 cfs — 67% of normal, up 2% since yesterday. Along the river, 3 of 3 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 55% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Porterfield (-22%).
How the Peshtigo 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
- Wabeno987 ft 181 cfs55%
- Porterfield647 ft 323 cfs44%
- Peshtigo620 ft 333 cfs67%
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 Peshtigo River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (55%).
Peshtigo River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Peshtigo River Near Wabeno WI
Oct 6, 2:00 AM · USGS 04067958 |
181 cfs | 55% | 0% | 3.81 ft | 987 ft |
|
Peshtigo River At Porterfield WI
Oct 6, 6:00 AM · USGS 04069416 |
323 cfs | 44% | -22% | 7.79 ft | 647 ft |
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Peshtigo River At Peshtigo WI
Oct 6, 2:00 AM · USGS 04069500 |
333 cfs | 67% | +2% | 1.24 ft | 620 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.
Paddle runs on the Peshtigo River
Each run is checked against its runnable range using the gauge it is keyed to (or the nearest gauge on this river).
| Run | Status | Flow now | Runnable range | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 Mile Downstream From Ccc Bridge To 1/4 Mile Upstream From Evans Bridge Gauge: Wabeno |
No live range | 181 cfs | 583–2,670 cfs typical | · |
| 1/4 Mile Upstream From Evans Bridge To Confluence With Armstrong Creek Gauge: Wabeno |
No live range | 181 cfs | 583–2,670 cfs typical | · |
| Confluence With Armstrong Creek To Sec 12/13 Line, T35N, R16E Gauge: Wabeno |
No live range | 181 cfs | 583–2,670 cfs typical | · |
| Main Branch-Forest Boundary In Sec 18, T37N, R15E To Railroad Bridge | No live range | · | 520–2,021 cfs typical | II–III |
| Railroad Bridge To 1/4 Mile Downstream From The Ccc Bridge | No live range | · | 520–2,021 cfs typical | · |
| Sec 12/13 Line, T35N, R16E To Forest Boundary In Sec 24, T35N, R16E Gauge: Wabeno |
No live range | 181 cfs | 583–2,670 cfs typical | · |
| Unnamed Creek To Forest Boundary In Sec 14, T37N, R13E | No live range | · | 520–2,021 cfs typical | · |
Dams & reservoirs on the Peshtigo River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Peshtigo River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Fishing near the Peshtigo River
About the Peshtigo River
How is the Peshtigo River flowing right now?
As of October 6, 2026, the Peshtigo River is flowing at 333 cfs at Peshtigo, WI, about 67% of normal for the date. Across its 3 USGS gauges, current flows range from 181 to 333 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Peshtigo River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Peshtigo River is at 55% 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.
Is the Peshtigo River runnable for paddling today?
Each run in the paddle table is checked against its runnable range using its gauge's live flow.
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.