Fox River (North) at Green Bay, WI
River level and flood forecast · Brown County
The river is 4.2 ft below flood stage (584 ft).
Flow: 1,200 cubic feet per second (USGS).
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Cameras by the U.S. Geological Survey. Most take a picture every hour, some every few minutes; many stop at night.
The last 7 days and the forecast
NWS forecast issued Sun, Dec 31, 6 PM. Forecasts change as rain falls and as upstream water arrives.
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Flood stages
| Major flood stage | 586.5 ft |
| Moderate flood stage | 585.5 ft |
| Flood stage | 584 ft |
| Action stage | 582 ft |
| Record crest (July 25, 2019) | 585.12 ft |
What floods at each level
From the National Weather Service, highest first.
- 586 ftMajor flooding occurring in downtown Green Bay along the Fox River and along the East River, Baird Creek and tributaries.
- 585.5 ftWaters approach portions of Quincy street on the east side of the river. Major flooding is likely occurring upstream along the East River and Baird Creek.
- 585 ftWidespread lowland flooding is occurring on the east side of Green Bay between the river and Quincy street. Moderate flooding is likely occurring upstream adjacent to the East River and Baird Creek.
- 584.5 ftLowland flooding is occurring along the east side of the Fox River from the East River outlet to the Bay of Green Bay. Widespread lowland flooding is also likely occurring along the East River in east Green Bay and Allouez.
- 584 ftWater begins to flood a yacht club and landing area near the mouth of the river. Flooding affects are also likely occurring on the East River on the east side of Green Bay.
- 582 ftThere is minor lowland flooding.
Highest crests on record
- 585.12 ft — July 25, 2019
- 584.7 ft — March 8, 1973
- 584.4 ft — April 29, 2020
- 583.99 ft — May 19, 2020
- 583.66 ft — October 2, 2019
Recent crests: 582.3 ft (September 12, 2022) · 583.99 ft (May 19, 2020) · 584.4 ft (April 29, 2020) · 583.66 ft (October 2, 2019) · 585.12 ft (July 25, 2019)
Up and down the river, and nearby
Not an official source. River levels, forecasts, flood stages and impacts are from the National Weather Service (GBYW3); flow from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings are provisional. In a flood, follow your local officials and the NWS at weather.gov.