Sheboygan River Flow Today
As of October 2, 2026 at 2:00 AM, the Sheboygan River is flowing at 584 cfs at Sheboygan, WI — 526% of normal for the date and up 223% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Sheboygan 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 Sheboygan, the Sheboygan River is running 584 cfs — 526% of normal, up 223% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 526% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at Sheboygan (+223%).
How the Sheboygan 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
- Sheboygan634 ft 584 cfs526%
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 Sheboygan River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (526%).
Sheboygan River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sheboygan River At Sheboygan WI
Oct 2, 2:00 AM · USGS 04086000 |
584 cfs | 526% | +223% | 3.09 ft | 634 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 Sheboygan River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Sheboygan 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).
Sheboygan River
The Sheboygan River is a 33.9-mile-long river that flows through Sheboygan County in eastern Wisconsin. The river was originally used by Native Americans for fishing and transportation, and later by European settlers for logging and milling. The river's hydrology has been significantly altered over time, with several dams and reservoirs constructed along its length for hydroelectric power generation and flood control. The Sheboygan River also serves as a source of water for agricultural irrigation. The three main reservoirs on the river are Elkhart Lake, Crystal Lake, and Sheboygan Falls Dam. Recreational activities on the river include fishing, boating, and kayaking. Despite historical pollution from industry and agriculture, significant cleanup efforts have led to improvements in water quality and increased fish populations.
Fishing near the Sheboygan River
About the Sheboygan River
How is the Sheboygan River flowing right now?
As of October 2, 2026, the Sheboygan River is flowing at 584 cfs at Sheboygan, WI, about 526% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Sheboygan River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Sheboygan River is at 526% 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.