Station Name: ASHLAND BREAKWATER LIGHTHOUSE CHEQUAMEGON BAY, WI
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 587 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Ashland, WI 54086
Ashland County

GPS Coordinates: 46.6280833, -90.8703889

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Watch issued April 12 at 3:16AM CDT until April 15 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Sun April 12, 2026, 3:16 AM
Expires: Mon April 13, 2026, 3:30 AM

Heavy rain on top of the existing snowpack may increase the rate of snowmelt. The resultant runoff may cause water levels in area rivers to increase and flooding is possible. * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be possible. * WHERE...In Wisconsin, Ashland, Bayfield and Iron Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Red Cliff Band, the northwestern county of the Lac du Flambeau Band and the Bad River Reservation. Other locations including the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and Madeline Island. * WHEN...Through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Around 1 to 3 inches of rain is expected to fall over several inches of lingering snowpack along the South Shore of Lake Superior. Areas of minor flooding are possible in the Bayfield Peninsula and east over northern Ashland and Iron counties. - Flood safety information can be found at www.weather.gov/safety/flood.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Flood Watch issued April 12 at 3:35PM CDT until April 15 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Sun April 12, 2026, 3:35 PM
Expires: Mon April 13, 2026, 7:00 AM

Heavy rain on top of the existing snowpack may increase the rate of snowmelt. The resultant runoff may cause water levels in area rivers to increase and flooding is possible. * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be possible. * WHERE...In Wisconsin, Ashland, Bayfield and Iron Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Bad River Reservation, the northwestern county of the Lac du Flambeau Band and the Red Cliff Band. Other locations including Madeline Island and the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. * WHEN...Through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Around 1 to 3 inches of rain is expected to fall over several inches of lingering snowpack along the South Shore of Lake Superior. Areas of minor flooding are possible in the Bayfield Peninsula and east over northern Ashland and Iron counties. - Flood safety information can be found at www.weather.gov/safety/flood.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:28AM CDT until April 16 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Sun April 12, 2026, 9:28 AM
Expires: Mon April 13, 2026, 11:00 AM

...The National Weather Service in Duluth MN has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Tyler Forks near Mellen affecting northeastern Ashland and northwestern Iron Counties. .Rain on top of the existing snowpack will increase the rate of snowmelt. The resultant runoff will cause water levels in area rivers to increase and flooding is expected. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Tyler Forks near Mellen. * WHEN...From Monday morning to late Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 9.8 feet, ST HWY 169 is likely impacted by flood water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 6.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning to a crest of 9.8 feet Tuesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood safety information can be found at www.weather.gov/safety/flood.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. More information and resources about spring flooding is available at www.weather.gov/duluth/spring-flooding. The next statement will be issued Monday morning at 1100 AM CDT.