River stage
South Milwaukee, Oak Creek
- River level
- 2.47 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.21 ft
- Recent high
- 5.99 ft
- Recent low
- 2.20 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS OAKW3
- 30-day change
- +0.21 ft
- Average
- 2.60 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 11.56 ft
In brief
The Oak Creek at South Milwaukee, WI read 2.47 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 3.03 ft below action stage. That is 0.21 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge OAKW3
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.56 ft | 2008-06-07 |
| 2 | 11.25 ft | 2010-07-22 |
| 3 | 10.52 ft | 2025-08-10 |
| 4 | 9.97 ft | 2022-09-12 |
| 5 | 9.88 ft | 1986-08-06 |
| 6 | 9.71 ft | 1997-06-21 |
| 7 | 9.67 ft | 2020-08-02 |
| 8 | 9.38 ft | 2000-07-02 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 5.50 ft
There is minor flooding to lowland and wooded land in the South Milwaukee area.
- 6.00 ft
There is minor flooding to lowland and wooded land in the South Milwaukee area.
- 7.00 ft
There is flooding to lowland and wooded land in the South Milwaukee area.
- 8.00 ft
Walking paths along Oak Creek Parkway flood.
- 9.00 ft
Parts of Oak Creek Parkway flooded, including near the railroad overpass / High School, along with walking paths. Yards along the creek are flooded.
- 10.00 ft
Parts of Oak Creek Parkway flooded, including near the railroad overpass, along with walking paths. Yards along the creek are flooded.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Oak Creek flooding at South Milwaukee?
No. The Oak Creek at South Milwaukee is at 2.47 ft, 3.03 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at South Milwaukee?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 5.5 ft, minor flooding 8 ft, moderate flooding 10 ft and major flooding 11 ft.
What is the highest the Oak Creek has been at South Milwaukee?
The highest crest on record is 11.56 ft, on 2008-06-07.
Is the Oak Creek high or low right now at South Milwaukee?
At 2.47 ft it is higher than 53% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge OAKW3); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 04087204). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.