Station Name: NAMEKAGON RIVER AT LEONARDS, WI
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,289 feet

Nearest Address:
11560 Leonard School Rd
Cable, WI 54821
Bayfield County

GPS Coordinates: 46.1713687, -91.3293778

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Watch issued April 13 at 2:57AM CDT until April 14 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Mon April 13, 2026, 2:57 AM
Expires: Tue April 14, 2026, 3:00 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 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 Tuesday 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... - 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 10:46PM CDT until April 16 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Sun April 12, 2026, 10:46 PM
Expires: Mon April 13, 2026, 11:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues 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 Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 9.8 feet, ST HWY 169 is likely impacted by flood water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 7.7 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 CDTMonday evening at 1100 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 9:48AM CDT until April 16 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Mon April 13, 2026, 9:48 AM
Expires: Tue April 14, 2026, 10:00 AM

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Tyler Forks near Mellen affecting northeastern Ashland and northwestern Iron Counties. .Heavy 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 occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Tyler Forks near Mellen. * WHEN...Until Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 9.8 feet, ST HWY 169 is likely impacted by flood water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 9.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 AM CDT Monday was 9.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.3 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.4 feet on 05/18/2017. - 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 evening by 1100 PM CDTTuesday morning at 1000 AM CDT.