River stage
Yellow River (IA, WI)
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 4 of 4
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 4 of 4 gauges on the Yellow River (IA, WI) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Yellow River levels, gauge by gauge
The Yellow River is measured at 4 gauges across Iowa, Wisconsin. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| NWS gauge YRII4 | 6.28 ft | below flood stage |
| Babcock | 1.88 ft | normal, steady |
| Necedah | 9.47 ft | normal, steady |
| Pittsville | 4.50 ft | normal, steady |
Recent levels on the Yellow River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Babcock, WI, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Yellow River (FL) different river, same name
- Yellow River (GA) different river, same name
- Yellow River (IN) different river, same name
- Beaver Creek (WI) 1 gauge
- Black River (WI) 5 gauges
- Wisconsin River 22 gauges
- Upper Iowa River 7 gauges
- Platte River (WI) 1 gauge
Frequently asked questions
Is the Yellow River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 4 reporting gauges on the Yellow River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Yellow River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Babcock is at 1.88 ft; Necedah is at 9.47 ft; Pittsville is at 4.50 ft.
Where is the Yellow River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 4 gauges on the Yellow River across Iowa, Wisconsin.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.