OFFICIAL HYDROGRAPHIC OBSERVATION REPORT US

Wisconsin River Water Level & Telemetry

Gauge Station: Wisconsin River At Merrill • Midwest• United States

● NORMAL FLOW

Water Level (STAGE)

3.96 ft

Relative to baseline datum

Discharge / Flow

985 ft3/s

Instantaneous volumetric discharge

Elevation

1,229 ft

Elevation above sea level

VERIFIED TELEMETRY • SOURCE: USGS NWIS • GAUGE ID: 05395000 • COORD: 45.178°, -89.682°

OBSERVED: Oct 1, 2026, 9:00 PM

Wisconsin River Where It Flows & Gauge Station

HYDROGRAPHIC MAP & GAUGING LOCATION

PRECIPITATION RADAR

Water Level & Flow Hydrograph (Wisconsin River)

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

CURRENT READING: 3.96 ft

Recorded Telemetry

Continuous Observations

GEOGRAPHIC COURSE & HYDROLOGICAL REACH

Where It Flows: Wisconsin River

The Wisconsin River is a vital waterway situated within United States, flowing predominantly across the Midwest basin. Continuous hydrological surveillance at the Wisconsin River At Merrill gauging station (coordinates: 45.1783°N, -89.6817°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

Wisconsin River At M

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

Station / Location	REGION / STATE	Coordinates	Station ID	Action
Wisconsin River At Merrill CURRENT GAUGE	Midwest	45.178°, -89.682°	05395000	Viewing
Wisconsin River At Rothschild	Midwest	44.887°, -89.636°	05398000	View Level →
Wisconsin River At Wisconsin Rapids	Midwest	44.392°, -89.827°	05400760	View Level →

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER LEVELS

Frequently Asked Questions About Water Levels: Wisconsin River

What is the current Wisconsin River water level today? ↓

As of the latest continuous telemetry report, the Wisconsin River water level at Wisconsin River At Merrill is measured at 3.96 ft with an observed discharge of 985 ft3/s.

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

The primary monitoring station for Wisconsin River is located at coordinates 45.1783° Latitude and -89.6817° Longitude in Midwest. Telemetry is recorded under site identifier 05395000.

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

Typical hydrological levels on the Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin River flow? ↓

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