Wisconsin River at Rothschild
Critical Stages
18' - Action
25' - Flood
27' - Moderate
28' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 2:20 AM CST 12/16/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 13.48 ft
Flow: 2.26 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 3:40 AM 12/16 | 13.47 | 2.25 |
| 3:35 AM 12/16 | 13.47 | 2.25 |
| 3:30 AM 12/16 | 13.47 | 2.25 |
| 3:25 AM 12/16 | 13.47 | 2.25 |
| 3:20 AM 12/16 | 13.47 | 2.25 |
| 3:15 AM 12/16 | 13.47 | 2.25 |
| 3:10 AM 12/16 | 13.47 | 2.25 |
| 3:05 AM 12/16 | 13.48 | 2.26 |
| 3:00 AM 12/16 | 13.48 | 2.26 |
| 2:55 AM 12/16 | 13.48 | 2.26 |
| 2:50 AM 12/16 | 13.48 | 2.26 |
| 2:45 AM 12/16 | 13.48 | 2.26 |
| 2:40 AM 12/16 | 13.48 | 2.26 |
| 2:35 AM 12/16 | 13.48 | 2.26 |
| 2:30 AM 12/16 | 13.48 | 2.26 |
| 2:20 AM 12/16 | 13.48 | 2.26 |
| 2:15 AM 12/16 | 13.48 | 2.26 |
| 2:10 AM 12/16 | 13.48 | 2.26 |
| 2:05 AM 12/16 | 13.48 | 2.26 |
| 2:00 AM 12/16 | 13.48 | 2.26 |
| 1:55 AM 12/16 | 13.48 | 2.26 |
| 1:50 AM 12/16 | 13.48 | 2.26 |
| 1:45 AM 12/16 | 13.48 | 2.26 |
| 1:40 AM 12/16 | 13.49 | 2.28 |
| 1:35 AM 12/16 | 13.49 | 2.28 |
| 1:30 AM 12/16 | 13.49 | 2.28 |
| 1:25 AM 12/16 | 13.48 | 2.26 |
| 1:20 AM 12/16 | 13.49 | 2.28 |
| 1:15 AM 12/16 | 13.49 | 2.28 |
| 1:10 AM 12/16 | 13.49 | 2.28 |
30' -
Up to a foot of water is covering portions of Business 51 between Imperial and Schmidt Avenues. Between 1 to 2 feet are covering several businesses along Business 51 in Rothschild.
29.5' -
About 6 inches of water is covering portions of Business Highway 51 between Schmidt and Imperial Avenues in Rothschild.
29' -
Floodwaters approach Business 51 between Imperial Avenue and Schmidt Avenue. Up to a foot of water is covering a parking lot of a business between Business 51 and the Wisconsin River. Water is approaching some buildings east of business Highway 51.
28' -
Floodwaters approach a business between Business Highway 51 and the Wisconsin River in Rothschild.
27.5' -
Floodwaters approach low-lying areas around homes and businesses along highway 51.
25' -
A public boat landing on the west side of the river is covered with water.
23' -
Water may be approaching structures adjacent to the river.
20.5' -
There is widespread lowland flooding.
18' -
There is minor lowland flooding.
12.5' -
Submerged objects may become hazardous to boaters.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Sep 1, 1941 | 32.3 |
| Sep 24, 2010 | 29.46 |
| Apr 18, 2019 | 29.18 |
| Jun 14, 1990 | 28.29 |
| Apr 11, 2011 | 28.17 |
| Mar 17, 2016 | 28.16 |
| Sep 28, 1986 | 27.96 |
| Jun 21, 1993 | 27.48 |
| Mar 31, 1976 | 27.37 |
| Sep 22, 1980 | 26.89 |
| Apr 6, 1997 | 26.73 |
| Mar 7, 1983 | 26.42 |
| Apr 13, 2023 | 26.1 |
| Oct 13, 1986 | 25.96 |
| Apr 20, 1996 | 25.92 |
| May 19, 2017 | 25.84 |
| May 12, 2003 | 25.54 |
| Apr 13, 2002 | 25.35 |
| Mar 30, 2020 | 25.34 |
| Apr 13, 2001 | 25.2 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
