River stage
Durand, Chippewa River
- River level
- 1.99 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.08 ft
- Recent high
- 5.01 ft
- Recent low
- 1.85 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS DURW3
- 30-day change
- -0.11 ft
- Average
- 2.53 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 18.93 ft
In brief
The Chippewa River at Durand, WI read 1.99 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 10.01 ft below action stage. That is 0.11 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge DURW3
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18.93 ft | 1967-04-02 |
| 2 | 17.76 ft | 1993-06-23 |
| 3 | 17.40 ft | 1941-09-02 |
| 4 | 17.40 ft | 1954-05-03 |
| 5 | 17.16 ft | 1938-09-11 |
| 6 | 16.70 ft | 2010-09-27 |
| 7 | 16.46 ft | 2023-04-23 |
| 8 | 16.42 ft | 1943-06-30 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 12.50 ft
River Street in downtown Durand begins to flood.
- 13.00 ft
The basements of businesses along the river begin to flood.
- 16.50 ft
Highway 10 on the north approach to the bridge across the Chippewa River may flood.
- 17.50 ft
The southwest side of the city begins experiencing flooding.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Chippewa River flooding at Durand?
No. The Chippewa River at Durand is at 1.99 ft, 10.01 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Durand?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 12 ft, minor flooding 13 ft, moderate flooding 15.5 ft and major flooding 17 ft.
What is the highest the Chippewa River has been at Durand?
The highest crest on record is 18.93 ft, on 1967-04-02.
Is the Chippewa River high or low right now at Durand?
At 1.99 ft it is higher than 11% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge DURW3); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 05369500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.