River stage
Princeton, Fox River
- River level
- 5.12 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.65 ft
- Recent high
- 6.00 ft
- Recent low
- 3.37 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS PCNW3
- 30-day change
- +1.04 ft
- Average
- 4.34 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 11.49 ft
In brief
The Fox River at Princeton, WI read 5.12 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 2.38 ft below action stage. That is 1.04 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge PCNW3
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.49 ft | 2003-05-19 |
| 2 | 11.49 ft | 2004-06-20 |
| 3 | 11.31 ft | 2018-09-11 |
| 4 | 11.12 ft | 2019-03-24 |
| 5 | 10.46 ft | 2018-10-16 |
| 6 | 9.68 ft | 2018-05-15 |
| 7 | 9.59 ft | 2026-04-21 |
| 8 | 9.44 ft | 2012-05-11 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 7.50 ft
There is minor flooding to lowland and wooded land in the Princeton area.
- 8.00 ft
There is minor flooding to lowland and wooded land in the Princeton area.
- 8.50 ft
There is minor flooding to lowland and wooded land in the Princeton area.
- 9.00 ft
Flooding effects are confined mainly to lowland and wooded land. Floodwaters are just into the backyards of some homes along South Farmer Street in Princeton.
- 9.50 ft
Floodwaters are in the back yards of some homes along South Farmer, Jefferson, North Mechanic and West Water Streets in Princeton. There is general minor flooding in the Princeton area.
- 10.00 ft
Floodwaters are in the back yards of some homes along South Farmer, Jefferson, North Mechanic and West Water Streets in Princeton. There is widespread flooding of lowland and wooded land.
- 11.00 ft
There is general moderate flooding in the Princeton area. Floodwaters affect Jefferson Street and the north end of Mechanic Street in Princeton. Water into yards on homes along S Farmer, and W Water St. Large areas of lowland in the Princeton area are flooded.
- 12.00 ft
There is general major flooding in the Princeton area. Jefferson and North Mechanic Streets are affected by floodwaters. Water into yards on homes along S Farmer, and W Water St. Large areas of lowland in the Princeton area are covered with floodwaters.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Fox River flooding at Princeton?
No. The Fox River at Princeton is at 5.12 ft, 2.38 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Princeton?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 7.5 ft, minor flooding 9.5 ft, moderate flooding 11 ft and major flooding 12 ft.
What is the highest the Fox River has been at Princeton?
The highest crest on record is 11.49 ft, on 2003-05-19.
Is the Fox River high or low right now at Princeton?
At 5.12 ft it is higher than 80% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge PCNW3); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 04073365). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.