River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS WNCW3
In brief
The Wolf River at Lake Poygan, WI read 2.70 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 1.30 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge WNCW3
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.15 ft | 2026-04-28 |
| 2 | 4.85 ft | 2004-06-17 |
| 3 | 4.63 ft | 2011-05-01 |
| 4 | 4.47 ft | 2008-06-14 |
| 5 | 4.42 ft | 2010-07-24 |
| 6 | 4.32 ft | 2012-05-06 |
| 7 | 4.31 ft | 2013-04-08 |
| 8 | 3.63 ft | 2023-04-01 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
Water may be approaching low-lying structures on the south shore of Lake Poygan. This includes Elm Street in Winneconne.
Floodwaters may be near low-lying structures along the south shore of Lake Poygan and upstream along the Fox River to Fremont. Slow no wake advisories may be in effect for some locations.
Several inches of water may be surrounding low-lying structures along Lake Poygan and upstream along the Wolf River to Fremont. Local communities from Lake Poygan upstream along the Wolf River to Fremont may consider or already have in effect no wake advisories to protect the shoreline.
Floodwaters surround low-lying structures along the south shore of Lake Poygan and the Wolf River upstream to Fremont. Floodwaters are approaching structures along South First Avenue and South First Street in Winneconne. Floodwaters also are approaching structures near Sunset Trail Road on the east shore of Lake Poygan.
Many homes and structures along the Wolf River from Fremont to Lake Poygan have water around foundations. Some low-lying roads may be closed.
Water is into many homes along the Wolf River from Lake Poygan upstream to Fremont.
Water is into many homes along low-lying areas from Lake Poygan upstream along the Wolf River to Fremont. Many roads adjacent to Lake Poygan and Wolf River are closed. The Highway 116 bridge in Winneconne may be impacted.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Wolf River at Lake Poygan is at 2.7 ft, 1.3 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 4 ft, minor flooding 5 ft, moderate flooding 7 ft and major flooding 8.5 ft.
The highest crest on record is 5.15 ft, on 2026-04-28.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge WNCW3). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.