River stage
New Munster, Fox River
- River level
- 6.93 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -2.15 ft
- Recent high
- 12.31 ft
- Recent low
- 5.15 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS NMSW3
- 30-day change
- +1.23 ft
- Average
- 6.96 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 17.47 ft
In brief
The Fox River at New Munster, WI read 6.93 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 3.07 ft below action stage. That is 1.23 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge NMSW3
Water 68 °F (20 °C) · 12 °F warmer than normal for this date · +1 °F in 24 hours
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17.47 ft | 2017-07-13 |
| 2 | 15.18 ft | 2008-06-15 |
| 3 | 15.04 ft | 2026-04-19 |
| 4 | 14.98 ft | 2007-08-24 |
| 5 | 14.50 ft | 2013-04-20 |
| 6 | 13.73 ft | 2004-05-24 |
| 7 | 13.68 ft | 1999-06-15 |
| 8 | 13.63 ft | 2019-10-04 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 10.00 ft
Floodwaters are near some homes along Highway W in the Village of Salem Lakes and Town of Wheatland areas.
- 11.00 ft
Floodwaters begin to affect 77th St. in the Town of Wheatland. Floodwaters are near some homes along Riverside Dr, Shorewood Dr, and Highway W in the Village of Salem Lakes and Town of Wheatland areas. Fox River Park boat launch starts to flood.
- 11.50 ft
Water is in the yards of some homes in the Village of Salem Lakes and Town of Wheatland areas, including Riverside Dr and Shorewood Dr. There are 3-4 inches of water over 77th Street in the Town of Wheatland.
- 12.00 ft
Water is up to the first floor levels of some homes in the Town of Wheatland, Silver Lake and Village of Salem Lakes area along Riverside Drive and Shorewood Drive. Hoosier Creek Rd floods.
- 13.50 ft
Floodwaters are into the lower levels of some homes in the Town of Wheatland, Silver Lake and Village of Salem Lakes areas along Riverside Drive and Shorewood Drive.
- 14.00 ft
There is flooding of the lower levels of homes in the Town of Wheatland, Silver Lake and Village of Salem Lakes areas along N Riverside Drive, Shorewood Drive, 101st Street and Shorewood Terrace. Flooded roads: S 6th St, Oak St, 318th Ave, 317th Ave, 71st St, south end of 312th and 313th St, and 314th Ave. Water on Hwy W north and south of Hwy 50.
- 15.00 ft
Highway 50 is closed due to floodwaters over the highway. There is widespread flooding in the Town of Wheatland, Silver Lake and Village of Salem Lakes. Flooded roads: S 6th St, Oak St, 318th Ave, 317th Ave, 71st St, south end of 312th and 313th St, and 314th Ave. Floodwaters are into the lower levels of some homes in those areas along N Riverside Drive, Shorewood Drive, 101st Street and Shorewood Terrace.
- 16.00 ft
Many county highways are closed or impassable. Highway 50 is closed. There is widespread flooding in the Town of Wheatland, Silver Lake and Village of Salem Lakes, including Trevor. Some homes near the riverhave 1-2 ft of water on their main levels. Flooded roads: S 6th St, Oak St, 318th Ave, 317th Ave, 71st St, south end of 312th and 313th St, and 314th Ave.
- 17.00 ft
Many county roads are impacted. There is widespread flooding near to the river in the Town of Wheatland, Silver Lake, the Village of Salem Lakes and Trevor. Floodwaters are into the lower and 2-3 ft deep on main levels of some homes along Shorewood Drive, Riverside Drive, 101st Street, 77th St, Hwy W and Shorewood Terrace. Highway 50 is closed due to floodwaters over the highway. Hwy 83 floods at Hwy W in Wheatland. Flooded roads: S 6th St, Oak St, 318th Ave, 317th Ave, 71st St, south end of 312th and 313th
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Fox River flooding at New Munster?
No. The Fox River at New Munster is at 6.93 ft, 3.07 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at New Munster?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 10 ft, minor flooding 11 ft, moderate flooding 13 ft and major flooding 14 ft.
What is the highest the Fox River has been at New Munster?
The highest crest on record is 17.47 ft, on 2017-07-13.
Is the Fox River high or low right now at New Munster?
At 6.93 ft it is higher than 60% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at New Munster, Fox River?
The water temperature at New Munster, Fox River is 68 °F (20.0 °C), measured 7:00 pm by USGS, which is 12 °F warmer than normal for this date over the past ten years. It has risen 1.4 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge NMSW3); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 05545750). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.