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Wisconsin River at Castle Rock Dam Total Discharge (kcfs)Observed: 5.57 kcfs at 10:10AM Apr 16, 2024Observed: 5.79 kcfs at 11:10AM Apr 16, 2024Observed: 5.77 kcfs at 12:10PM Apr 16, 2024Observed: 5.88 kcfs at 1:10PM Apr 16, 2024Observed: 5.87 kcfs at 2:10PM Apr 16, 2024Observed: 5.9 kcfs at 3:10PM Apr 16, 2024Observed: 5.87 kcfs at 4:10PM Apr 16, 2024Observed: 5.89 kcfs at 5:10PM Apr 16, 2024Observed: 5.94 kcfs at 6:10PM Apr 16, 2024Observed: 5.87 kcfs at 7:10PM Apr 16, 2024Observed: 5.87 kcfs at 8:10PM Apr 16, 2024Observed: 5.89 kcfs at 9:10PM Apr 16, 2024Observed: 5.9 kcfs at 10:10PM Apr 16, 2024Observed: 5.88 kcfs at 11:10PM Apr 16, 2024Observed: 5.89 kcfs at 12:10AM Apr 17, 2024Observed: 5.89 kcfs at 1:10AM Apr 17, 2024Observed: 5.89 kcfs at 2:10AM Apr 17, 2024Observed: 5.87 kcfs at 3:10AM Apr 17, 2024Observed: 5.89 kcfs at 4:10AM Apr 17, 2024Observed: 5.91 kcfs at 5:10AM Apr 17, 2024Observed: 5.86 kcfs at 6:10AM Apr 17, 2024Observed: 5.87 kcfs at 7:10AM Apr 17, 2024Observed: 5.86 kcfs at 8:10AM Apr 17, 2024Observed: 5.86 kcfs at 9:10AM Apr 17, 2024Observed: 5.84 kcfs at 10:10AM Apr 17, 2024Observed: 5.84 kcfs at 11:10AM Apr 17, 2024Observed: 5.83 kcfs at 12:10PM Apr 17, 2024Observed: 8.11 kcfs at 1:10PM Apr 17, 2024Observed: 8.15 kcfs at 2:10PM Apr 17, 2024Observed: 8.11 kcfs at 3:10PM Apr 17, 2024Observed: 8.09 kcfs at 4:10PM Apr 17, 2024Observed: 8.11 kcfs at 5:10PM Apr 17, 2024Observed: 8.11 kcfs at 6:10PM Apr 17, 2024Observed: 8.14 kcfs at 7:10PM Apr 17, 2024Observed: 8.15 kcfs at 8:10PM Apr 17, 2024Observed: 8.17 kcfs at 9:10PM Apr 17, 2024Observed: 8.1 kcfs at 10:10PM Apr 17, 2024Observed: 8.15 kcfs at 11:10PM Apr 17, 2024Observed: 8.16 kcfs at 12:10AM Apr 18, 2024Observed: 8.18 kcfs at 1:10AM Apr 18, 2024Observed: 8.17 kcfs at 2:10AM Apr 18, 2024Observed: 8.16 kcfs at 3:10AM Apr 18, 2024Observed: 8.18 kcfs at 4:10AM Apr 18, 2024Observed: 8.19 kcfs at 5:10AM Apr 18, 2024Observed: 8.19 kcfs at 6:10AM Apr 18, 2024Observed: 8.18 kcfs at 7:10AM Apr 18, 2024Observed: 8.18 kcfs at 8:10AM Apr 18, 2024Observed: 9.43 kcfs at 9:10AM Apr 18, 2024Observed: 9.48 kcfs at 10:10AM Apr 18, 2024Observed: 9.48 kcfs at 11:10AM Apr 18, 2024Observed: 9.47 kcfs at 12:10PM Apr 18, 2024Observed: 9.46 kcfs at 1:10PM Apr 18, 2024Observed: 9.42 kcfs at 2:10PM Apr 18, 2024Observed: 9.42 kcfs at 3:10PM Apr 18, 2024Observed: 9.45 kcfs at 4:10PM Apr 18, 2024Observed: 9.43 kcfs at 5:10PM Apr 18, 2024Observed: 9.46 kcfs at 6:10PM Apr 18, 2024Observed: 9.44 kcfs at 7:10PM Apr 18, 2024Observed: 9.46 kcfs at 8:10PM Apr 18, 2024Observed: 9.45 kcfs at 9:10PM Apr 18, 2024Observed: 9.43 kcfs at 10:10PM Apr 18, 2024Observed: 9.47 kcfs at 11:10PM Apr 18, 2024Observed: 9.47 kcfs at 12:10AM Apr 19, 2024Observed: 9.45 kcfs at 1:10AM Apr 19, 2024Observed: 9.46 kcfs at 2:10AM Apr 19, 2024Highest Observation: 9.49 kcfs at 3:10AM Apr 19, 2024Observed: 9.48 kcfs at 4:10AM Apr 19, 2024Observed: 9.47 kcfs at 5:10AM Apr 19, 2024Observed: 9.44 kcfs at 6:10AM Apr 19, 2024Observed: 9.44 kcfs at 7:10AM Apr 19, 2024Observed: 9.43 kcfs at 8:10AM Apr 19, 2024Observed: 9.47 kcfs at 9:10AM Apr 19, 2024Forecast: 10.4 kcfs 1:00PM Apr 19, 2024Forecast: 12.3 kcfs 7:00PM Apr 19, 2024Forecast: 13.4 kcfs 1:00AM Apr 20, 2024Forecast: 13.5 kcfs 7:00AM Apr 20, 2024Forecast: 13.5 kcfs 1:00PM Apr 20, 2024Forecast: 13.5 kcfs 7:00PM Apr 20, 2024Forecast: 14 kcfs 1:00AM Apr 21, 2024Forecast: 14 kcfs 7:00AM Apr 21, 2024Forecast: 14 kcfs 1:00PM Apr 21, 2024Highest Forecast: 14.5 kcfs 7:00PM Apr 21, 2024Highest Forecast: 14.5 kcfs 1:00AM Apr 22, 2024Highest Forecast: 14.5 kcfs 7:00AM Apr 22, 2024Forecast: 14.2 kcfs 1:00PM Apr 22, 2024Forecast: 13 kcfs 7:00PM Apr 22, 2024Forecast: 12 kcfs 1:00AM Apr 23, 2024Forecast: 10.9 kcfs 7:00AM Apr 23, 2024Forecast: 9.9 kcfs 1:00PM Apr 23, 2024Forecast: 9.2 kcfs 7:00PM Apr 23, 2024Forecast: 8.8 kcfs 1:00AM Apr 24, 2024Forecast: 8.8 kcfs 7:00AM Apr 24, 2024Forecast: 8.2 kcfs 1:00PM Apr 24, 2024Forecast: 8.2 kcfs 7:00PM Apr 24, 2024Forecast: 7.2 kcfs 1:00AM Apr 25, 2024Forecast: 7.2 kcfs 7:00AM Apr 25, 2024Forecast: 6.2 kcfs 1:00PM Apr 25, 2024Forecast: 6.2 kcfs 7:00PM Apr 25, 2024Forecast: 6.2 kcfs 1:00AM Apr 26, 2024Forecast: 6.2 kcfs 7:00AM Apr 26, 2024Wisconsin Public ServiceCROW3(plotting QTIRP) Graph Created (9:30AM Apr 19, 2024)ObservedForecast (issued 9:10AM Apr 19)Latest observed value: 9.47 kcfs at 9:10 AM CDT 19-Apr-2024. Flood Flow is 30 kcfs
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NOTE: River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.

NOTE: Forecasts for the Wisconsin River at Castle Rock Dam are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.

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Flood Categories (in KCFS)
Major Flood Flow: 45
Moderate Flood Flow: 37.5
Flood Flow: 30
Action Flow: 10
Low Stage (in feet): -9999

Historic Crests
(1) 54,763 cfs on 09/25/2010
(2) 52,953 cfs on 04/19/2019
(3) 45,647 cfs on 04/12/2011

(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 52,953 cfs on 04/19/2019
(2) 45,647 cfs on 04/12/2011
(3) 54,763 cfs on 09/25/2010

(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

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Currently none available.

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40000 Several roads are closed downstream of the dam. Highway Z and HH are likely closed.
30000 Localized flooding occurs near Highway Z and HH downstream of the dam.
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(1) Upstream view at Castle Rock Dam, August 9th, 2011
(2) Downstream view at Castle Rock Dam, August 9th, 2011
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Latitude: 43.865800° N, Longitude: 89.954700° W, Horizontal Datum: Unknown

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NWS flow Not Available Not Available Interpreting hydrographs and NWS watch, warnings, and forecasts, and inundation maps
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(gauge height = 0)		 Elevation
(gauge height = flood stage)		 Elevation information source
NAVD88 Not Available Not Available Survey grade GPS equipment, FEMA flood plain maps, newer USGS topographic maps
NGVD 29 Not Available Not Available Older USGS topographic maps, NGVD29 benchmarks
MSL Not Available Not Available Older USGS topographic maps, MSL benchmarks
Other Not Available Not Available  
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Target elevation of the lake pool is 882 ft. Above this level, the dam will release extra water through the gates. For Lake Pool elevation, please visit the Wisconsin Public Service website.
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