Fox River (North) at Oshkosh-Lake Winnebago, WI
River level and flood forecast · Winnebago County
The river is 0.9 ft below flood stage (3.7 ft).
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 | 4.8 ft |
| Moderate flood stage | 4.2 ft |
| Flood stage | 3.7 ft |
| Action stage | 3.5 ft |
| Record crest (November 8, 1881) | 5.33 ft |
What floods at each level
From the National Weather Service, highest first.
- 4.5 ftThere is widespread flooding along the shoreline of Lake Winnebago. Up to a foot of water is likely surrounding homes and structures in lower-lying areas. A strong onshore wind will increase flooding further inland and intensity along the shoreline.
- 4 ftWater is likely surrounding homes along Lake Winnebago in low-lying areas. Strong onshore winds will create waves to increase the flood reach.
- 3.7 ftWhich is flood stage...there is minor flooding to boat docks and backyards of homes in area of the gauge and along the western shore of Lake Winnebago. Water is reaching homes during periods of strong onshore winds.
- 3.5 ftThere is minor lowland flooding. Water may approach homes during periods of strong onshore winds.
Highest crests on record
- 5.33 ft — November 8, 1881
- 4.75 ft — April 23, 1922
- 4.42 ft — April 21, 1888
- 4.32 ft — May 17, 1960
- 4.17 ft — April 16, 1929
Recent crests: 4.16 ft (April 27, 2026) · 3.44 ft (May 10, 2012) · 3.54 ft (April 30, 2011) · 3.89 ft (March 25, 1973) · 3.86 ft (June 29, 1969)
Up and down the river, and nearby
Not an official source. River levels, forecasts, flood stages and impacts are from the National Weather Service (OSHW3); flow from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings are provisional. In a flood, follow your local officials and the NWS at weather.gov.