Water Temperature of the Fox River in Appleton, WI
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Sunday, January 21, 2024, 3:00 AM CST
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Station Name: Appleton
Data Source: USGS
Elevation Above Sea Level: 778 feet
Nearest Address:
1255 Covenant Ln
Appleton, WI 54915
Outagamie County
GPS Coordinates: 44.2511, -88.3644
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Weather for Appleton, Wisconsin
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Thu
H: 82°F
L: 47°F

Fri
H: 63°F
L: 49°F

Sat
H: 59°F
L: 41°F

Sun
H: 62°F
L: 43°F

Mon
H: 63°F
L: 44°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 105 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 7:48 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 51 mins
Moon Transit: 7:07 PM
Moonset: 2:17 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 39.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:22 AM - 8:52 AM6:37 PM - 9:07 PM
Minor Periods
10:39 AM - 12:09 AM1:47 AM - 3:17 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Flood Warning issued April 22 at 8:44PM CDT until April 30 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Effective: Wed April 22, 2026, 8:44 PM
Expires: Thu April 23, 2026, 11:45 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Wolf River at New London affecting Winnebago, Waupaca and Outagamie Counties. Wolf River near Shiocton affecting Shawano, Waupaca and Outagamie Counties. For the Lower Wolf River...including Shiocton, New London...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wolf River at New London. * WHEN...Until Thursday, April 30. * IMPACTS...At 10.1 feet, Flood waters begin to cover portions of West Wolf River Avenue downstream of New London. Widespread lowland flooding is occurring from New London to Fremont. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 10.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 11.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Wednesday, April 29 and continue falling to 8.9 feet Wednesday, April 29. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Thursday morning by 1145 AM CDT.
Flood Warning issued April 22 at 8:44PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Effective: Wed April 22, 2026, 8:44 PM
Expires: Thu April 23, 2026, 11:45 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Wolf River at New London affecting Winnebago, Waupaca and Outagamie Counties. Wolf River near Shiocton affecting Shawano, Waupaca and Outagamie Counties. For the Lower Wolf River...including Shiocton, New London...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wolf River near Shiocton. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Water is about a foot below the bottom of the Highway 54 bridge. Flood waters begin spreading over parts of Shiocton adjacent to the river including River and Mills Streets. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 13.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 13.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 11.0 feet Wednesday, April 29. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Thursday morning by 1145 AM CDT.
Flood Warning issued April 22 at 8:59PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Effective: Wed April 22, 2026, 8:59 PM
Expires: Thu April 23, 2026, 12:00 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Wolf River at Lake Poygan affecting Winnebago and Waushara Counties. Fox River at Oshkosh affecting Winnebago County. Fox River at Lake Winnebago at Oshkosh affecting Winnebago County. For the Lower Wolf River...Lake Poygan...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Fox River...Oshkosh...Lake Winnebago at Oshkosh...minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Fox River at Lake Winnebago at Oshkosh. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 3.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 3.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:15 PM CDT Wednesday was 3.8 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 3.7 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Thursday afternoon by noon CDT.
Flood Warning issued April 22 at 8:59PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Effective: Wed April 22, 2026, 8:59 PM
Expires: Thu April 23, 2026, 12:00 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Wolf River at Lake Poygan affecting Winnebago and Waushara Counties. Fox River at Oshkosh affecting Winnebago County. Fox River at Lake Winnebago at Oshkosh affecting Winnebago County. For the Lower Wolf River...Lake Poygan...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Fox River...Oshkosh...Lake Winnebago at Oshkosh...minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Wolf River at Lake Poygan. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 5.0 feet, 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 5.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 4.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM CDT Wednesday was 5.3 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 5.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Thursday afternoon by noon CDT.
Flood Warning issued April 22 at 8:59PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Effective: Wed April 22, 2026, 8:59 PM
Expires: Thu April 23, 2026, 12:00 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Wolf River at Lake Poygan affecting Winnebago and Waushara Counties. Fox River at Oshkosh affecting Winnebago County. Fox River at Lake Winnebago at Oshkosh affecting Winnebago County. For the Lower Wolf River...Lake Poygan...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Fox River...Oshkosh...Lake Winnebago at Oshkosh...minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Fox River at Oshkosh. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 7.5 feet, Water begins to approach area businesses and structures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 7.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 7.6 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 7.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Thursday afternoon by noon CDT.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.23 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.3 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.12 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 7:48 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 51 mins
Moon Transit: 7:07 PM
Moonset: 2:17 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 39.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:22 AM - 8:52 AM6:37 PM - 9:07 PM
Minor Periods
10:39 AM - 12:09 AM1:47 AM - 3:17 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 86.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 7:49 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 54 mins
Moon Transit: 8:00 PM
Moonset: 2:52 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 50.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:17 AM - 9:47 AM7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Minor Periods
11:56 AM - 1:26 PM2:22 AM - 3:52 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.72 μg/m3
Ozone: 67.72 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 7:50 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 57 mins
Moon Transit: 8:47 PM
Moonset: 3:18 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 61.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:07 AM - 10:37 AM8:17 PM - 10:47 PM
Minor Periods
1:11 PM - 2:41 PM2:48 AM - 4:18 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.09 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.86 μg/m3
Ozone: 80.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 7:51 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs mins
Moon Transit: 9:32 PM
Moonset: 3:40 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 72.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:53 AM - 11:23 AM9:02 PM - 11:32 PM
Minor Periods
2:22 PM - 3:52 PM3:10 AM - 4:40 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.97 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.32 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 7:53 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 2 mins
Moon Transit: 10:15 PM
Moonset: 3:59 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 81.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:37 AM - 12:07 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM3:29 AM - 4:59 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
