River stage
Oshkosh-Lake Winnebago, Fox River
- River level
- 2.75 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.12 ft
- Recent high
- 3.30 ft
- Recent low
- 2.85 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS OSHW3
- 30-day change
- -0.30 ft
- Average
- 3.07 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 5.33 ft
In brief
The Fox River at Oshkosh-Lake Winnebago, WI read 2.75 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 0.75 ft below action stage. That is 0.30 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge OSHW3
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.33 ft | 1881-11-08 |
| 2 | 4.75 ft | 1922-04-23 |
| 3 | 4.42 ft | 1888-04-21 |
| 4 | 4.33 ft | 1886-05-01 |
| 5 | 4.32 ft | 1960-05-17 |
| 6 | 4.17 ft | 1929-04-16 |
| 7 | 4.16 ft | 2026-04-27 |
| 8 | 3.89 ft | 1973-03-25 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 3.50 ft
There is minor lowland flooding. Water may approach homes during periods of strong onshore winds.
- 3.70 ft
Which 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.
- 4.00 ft
Water is likely surrounding homes along Lake Winnebago in low-lying areas. Strong onshore winds will create waves to increase the flood reach.
- 4.50 ft
There 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.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Fox River flooding at Oshkosh-Lake Winnebago?
No. The Fox River at Oshkosh-Lake Winnebago is at 2.75 ft, 0.75 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Oshkosh-Lake Winnebago?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 3.5 ft, minor flooding 3.7 ft, moderate flooding 4.2 ft and major flooding 4.8 ft.
What is the highest the Fox River has been at Oshkosh-Lake Winnebago?
The highest crest on record is 5.33 ft, on 1881-11-08.
Is the Fox River high or low right now at Oshkosh-Lake Winnebago?
At 2.75 ft it is higher than 0% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge OSHW3); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 04082500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.