River stage
Oshkosh, Fox River
- River level
- 6.25 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.02 ft
- Recent high
- 6.71 ft
- Recent low
- 6.26 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS OSSW3
- 30-day change
- -0.20 ft
- Average
- 6.48 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 8.50 ft
In brief
The Fox River at Oshkosh, WI read 6.25 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 0.75 ft below action stage. That is 0.20 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge OSSW3
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8.50 ft | 1922-04-01 |
| 2 | 8.00 ft | 2011-04-17 |
| 3 | 7.90 ft | 1973-02-15 |
| 4 | 7.75 ft | 1969-06-01 |
| 5 | 7.72 ft | 2026-04-27 |
| 6 | 7.60 ft | 2008-04-26 |
| 7 | 7.60 ft | 2013-04-19 |
| 8 | 7.53 ft | 2026-05-01 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 7.00 ft
There is minor lowland flooding.
- 7.50 ft
Water begins to approach area businesses and structures.
- 8.50 ft
Up to a foot of water is surrounding structures near the river.
- 9.50 ft
Floodwaters of 1 to 2 feet have likely reached several blocks from the normal river edge.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Fox River flooding at Oshkosh?
No. The Fox River at Oshkosh is at 6.25 ft, 0.75 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Oshkosh?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 7 ft, minor flooding 7.5 ft, moderate flooding 8.5 ft and major flooding 9.5 ft.
What is the highest the Fox River has been at Oshkosh?
The highest crest on record is 8.5 ft, on 1922-04-01.
Is the Fox River high or low right now at Oshkosh?
At 6.25 ft it is higher than 0% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge OSSW3); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 04082400). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.