River stage
Shawano, Wolf River
- River level
- 7.87 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.06 ft
- Recent high
- 8.68 ft
- Recent low
- 7.86 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS SHAW3
- 30-day change
- -0.15 ft
- Average
- 8.07 ft
- Readings
- 63
- Data span
- 63 days
- Record crest
- 12.65 ft
In brief
The Wolf River at Shawano, WI read 7.87 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 2.13 ft below action stage. That is 0.15 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge SHAW3
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.65 ft | 2026-04-16 |
| 2 | 12.45 ft | 2000-07-10 |
| 3 | 12.19 ft | 2011-06-24 |
| 4 | 12.18 ft | 1996-04-21 |
| 5 | 11.88 ft | 1993-06-02 |
| 6 | 11.60 ft | 1997-04-16 |
| 7 | 11.43 ft | 2023-04-18 |
| 8 | 11.42 ft | 1990-06-15 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 10.00 ft
There is minor lowland flooding.
- 11.00 ft
Floodwaters spread over boat docks near County Highway A near Shawano.
- 11.70 ft
Floodwaters affect the Lieg Avenue boat launch in Shawano. Flood waters reach portions of County Road G near Mill Creek Road and Lakeland Road off of Green Bay Street in Shawano.
- 13.00 ft
Floodwaters are covering parts of County Road G near Mill Creek Road and Lakeland Road off of Green Bay Street. There is widespread lowland flooding.
- 15.00 ft
Several roads adjacent to the river will likely be closed due to high water.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Wolf River flooding at Shawano?
No. The Wolf River at Shawano is at 7.87 ft, 2.13 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Shawano?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 10 ft, minor flooding 11 ft, moderate flooding 13 ft and major flooding 15 ft.
What is the highest the Wolf River has been at Shawano?
The highest crest on record is 12.65 ft, on 2026-04-16.
Is the Wolf River high or low right now at Shawano?
At 7.87 ft it is higher than 5% of readings over the last 63 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge SHAW3); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 04077400). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.