Milwaukee River at Waubeka
Future / Actual / Minor
OWP 2.0 WWA Modal Title
01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC through 01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC
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Observed (OBS) 06/12/2025 11:24 AM CDTRecord: 13.8 ftCATEGORY STAGE 
Major Flooding 11.5 ft Moderate Flooding 10.5 ft Minor Flooding 9.5 ft Action 8.5 ft Reliability of the Forecast:
NOTE: Forecasts are not available. Only observed stages are available for this point.
Stage measured manually and reported by river observer. No automated gauge on-site.
National Water Model Hydrograph
Official NWS streamflow forecasts are produced by NWS hydrologic forecasters for river gauge locations using hydrologic models which are calibrated to that location. This process considers additional guidance and information, including local expertise and experience, to produce the best forecast possible. The NWM output provides supplemental guidance to NWS forecasters and should not be considered an official NWS river forecast.
Flood Impacts
- 11 - Streets affected by floodwaters in the Waubeka area include River Street, County Highway Z and Memorial Drive. Much of Waubedonia and Marie Kraus Parks are flooded. Floodwaters affect low spots in Fredonia.
- 10 - There is widespread flooding of back yards of homes in the Waubeka area along Second Street and County Highway Z. There is extensive flooding downstream in Waubedonia and Marie Kraus Parks.
- 9.5 - Water approaches some homes in Waubeka in the area of Second Street and County Highway Z. There is significant flooding downstream in Waubedonia Park and Marie Kraus Park.
Gauge Location
Recent Crests
| 1. | 9.61 ft | on 10-02-2019 |
| 2. | 13.77 ft | on 03-16-2019 |
| 3. | 8.87 ft | on 04-12-2013 |
| 4. | 7.21 ft | on 03-23-2011 |
| 5. | 5.76 ft | on 02-20-2011 |
Recent Crests
| 1. | 9.61 ft | on 10-02-2019 |
| 2. | 13.77 ft | on 03-16-2019 |
| 3. | 8.87 ft | on 04-12-2013 |
| 4. | 7.21 ft | on 03-23-2011 |
| 5. | 5.76 ft | on 02-20-2011 |
| 6. | 6.20 ft | on 07-16-2010 |
| 7. | 7.86 ft | on 03-12-2010 |
| 8. | 10.42 ft | on 06-13-2008 |
| 9. | 10.49 ft | on 06-09-2008 |
| 10. | 6.59 ft | on 04-13-2008 |
| 11. | 7.06 ft | on 03-16-2008 |
| 12. | 9.77 ft | on 01-09-2008 |
| 13. | 10.67 ft | on 03-14-2007 |
| 14. | 10.61 ft | on 06-13-2004 |
| 15. | 8.97 ft | on 05-23-2004 |
| 16. | 11.35 ft | on 03-23-1975 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 13.77 ft | on 03-16-2019 |
| 2. | 11.35 ft | on 03-23-1975 |
| 3. | 10.67 ft | on 03-14-2007 |
| 4. | 10.61 ft | on 06-13-2004 |
| 5. | 10.49 ft | on 06-09-2008 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 13.77 ft | on 03-16-2019 |
| 2. | 11.35 ft | on 03-23-1975 |
| 3. | 10.67 ft | on 03-14-2007 |
| 4. | 10.61 ft | on 06-13-2004 |
| 5. | 10.49 ft | on 06-09-2008 |
| 6. | 10.42 ft | on 06-13-2008 |
| 7. | 9.77 ft | on 01-09-2008 |
| 8. | 9.61 ft | on 10-02-2019 |
| 9. | 8.97 ft | on 05-23-2004 |
| 10. | 8.87 ft | on 04-12-2013 |
| 11. | 7.86 ft | on 03-12-2010 |
| 12. | 7.21 ft | on 03-23-2011 |
| 13. | 7.06 ft | on 03-16-2008 |
| 14. | 6.59 ft | on 04-13-2008 |
| 15. | 6.20 ft | on 07-16-2010 |
| 16. | 5.76 ft | on 02-20-2011 |
Probability Information
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Unique Local Info
Automated readings are not available. Readings are taken from a manual gauge. Readings taken only once a week during winter months.
Collaborative Agencies
The National Weather Service prepares its forecasts and other services in collaboration with agencies like the US Geological Survey, US Bureau of Reclamation, US Army Corps of Engineers, Natural Resource Conservation Service, National Park Service, ALERT Users Group, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and many state and local emergency managers across the country. For details, please click here.
Resources
Hydrologic Resource Links
Additional Resource Links
- NWS Precipitation and River Forecasting
- Area Hydrographs
- Long Term Palmer Drought Severity Index
- Snow Information
- USGS WI Water Science Center
- High Water Mark Signs
- Levee Safety Information
- June 2008 National Flood Assessment
- How to Estimate River Ice Thickness
- Flood Resiliency at Wastewater Plants
- Manure Management Advisory System
- Historic Flooding Events For Southern Wisconsin
