River stage
Chippewa River (WI)
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 6 of 6
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 6 of 6 gauges on the Chippewa River (WI) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Chippewa River levels, gauge by gauge
The Chippewa River is measured at 6 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Bruce | 1.46 ft | no flood stage set |
| Chippewa Falls | 2.62 ft | no flood stage set |
| Dells Dam (Tailwater) | 3.86 ft | no flood stage set |
| Durand | 1.99 ft | normal, steady |
| Eau Claire | 758.49 ft | normal, steady |
| Winter | 4.20 ft | normal, steady |
Recent levels on the Chippewa River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Durand, WI, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Chippewa River (MI) different river, same name
- Black River (WI) 5 gauges
- St. Croix River (MN, WI) 5 gauges
- Beaver Creek (WI) 1 gauge
- Wisconsin River 22 gauges
- Yellow River (IA, WI) 4 gauges
- Red River (WI) 1 gauge
- Wolf River (WI) 5 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Chippewa River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 6 reporting gauges on the Chippewa River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Chippewa River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Durand is at 1.99 ft; Eau Claire is at 758.49 ft; Winter is at 4.20 ft.
Where is the Chippewa River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 6 gauges on the Chippewa River in Wisconsin.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.