OFFICIAL HYDROGRAPHIC OBSERVATION REPORT US

Bad River Water Level & Telemetry

Gauge Station: Bad River At US Highway 169 Near Mellen • Midwest• United States

● NORMAL FLOW

Water Level (STAGE)

6.21 ft

Relative to baseline datum

Discharge / Flow

19 ft3/s

Instantaneous volumetric discharge

Elevation

1,225 ft

Elevation above sea level

VERIFIED TELEMETRY • SOURCE: USGS NWIS • GAUGE ID: 04026511 • COORD: 46.335°, -90.652°

OBSERVED: Oct 1, 2026, 4:59 PM

Bad River Where It Flows & Gauge Station

HYDROGRAPHIC MAP & GAUGING LOCATION

PRECIPITATION RADAR

Water Level & Flow Hydrograph (Bad River)

WATER LEVEL & FLOW HYDROGRAPH: GAGE HEIGHT, FT (ft)

CURRENT READING: 6.21 ft

Recorded Telemetry

Continuous Observations

GEOGRAPHIC COURSE & HYDROLOGICAL REACH

Where It Flows: Bad River

The Bad River is a vital waterway situated within United States, flowing predominantly across the Midwest basin. Continuous hydrological surveillance at the Bad River At US Highway 169 Near Mellen gauging station (coordinates: 46.3353°N, -90.6519°W) allows real-time quantification of upstream runoff, seasonal snowmelt pulses, and meteorological flood crests.

COUNTRY

United States

REGION / STATE

Midwest

CATCHMENT BASIN

Regional Watershed

GAUGING LOCATION

Bad River At US High

MONITORING STATIONS & GAUGES ALONG (3) UPSTREAM & DOWNSTREAM POINTS

Station / Location	REGION / STATE	Coordinates	Station ID	Action
Bad River At US Highway 169 Near Mellen CURRENT GAUGE	Midwest	46.335°, -90.652°	04026511	Viewing
Bad River Near Odanah	Midwest	46.487°, -90.696°	04027000	View Level →
Bad River At Odanah	Midwest	46.610°, -90.687°	04027595	View Level →

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER LEVELS

Frequently Asked Questions About Water Levels: Bad River

What is the current Bad River water level today? ↓

As of the latest continuous telemetry report, the Bad River water level at Bad River At US Highway 169 Near Mellen is measured at 6.21 ft with an observed discharge of 19 ft3/s.

Where is the official monitoring gauge for Bad River located? ↓

The primary monitoring station for Bad River is located at coordinates 46.3353° Latitude and -90.6519° Longitude in Midwest. Telemetry is recorded under site identifier 04026511.

What are normal water levels and flood stages for Bad River? ↓

Typical hydrological levels on the Bad River generally fluctuate within the standard median band and seasonal bankfull discharge. When stage exceeds these parameters, localized bank overflow and flood advisories may be triggered.

Where does the Bad River flow? ↓

The Bad River courses through United States across the Midwest basin. It provides critical natural drainage and freshwater replenishment across its catchment reach.