Station Name: FOX RIVER AT OSHKOSH, WI
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 755 feet

Nearest Address:
425 Nebraska St
Oshkosh, WI 54902
Winnebago County

GPS Coordinates: 44.013595, -88.5409472

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:52AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 11:52 AM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 3:00 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Little Wolf River at Royalton affecting Waupaca County. 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, Lake Poygan...Major flooding is forecast. For the Little Wolf River...including Royalton...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Wolf River at New London. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Up to a foot of water may be covering portions of West Wolf River Avenue or Highway X near and west of New London. At 12.0 feet, Widespread flooding of shoreline property is occurring from the New London area to Lake Poygan. Water reaches the top of the retaining wall in New London. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:30 AM CDT Thursday was 11.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.7 feet just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.8 feet on 04/03/1979. - 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 late tonight by 300 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 9:43PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 9:43 PM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 1:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Wolf River at New London affecting Winnebago, Waupaca and Outagamie Counties. For the Lower Wolf River...including Shiocton, New London, Lake Poygan...Major flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Wolf River at New London. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Widespread flooding of shoreline property is occurring from the New London area to Lake Poygan. Water reaches the top of the retaining wall in New London. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM CDT Thursday was 11.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.8 feet just after midnight tonight, before remaining steady through the weekend, then slowly receding next week. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.8 feet on 04/03/1979. - 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. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Friday afternoon by 100 PM CDT.

Flood Watch issued April 16 at 9:27PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 9:27 PM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 5:30 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Wisconsin, including the following areas, in central Wisconsin, Marathon, Portage, Waushara and Wood. In east central Wisconsin, Calumet, Manitowoc and Winnebago. In north central Wisconsin, Langlade. In northeast Wisconsin, Brown, Door, Florence, Forest, Kewaunee, Menominee, Northern Marinette County, Northern Oconto County, Outagamie, Shawano, Southern Marinette County, Southern Oconto County and Waupaca. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Thunderstorms will bring widespread rainfall of 0.50 to 1.50 inches with locally higher amounts of 2 to 3 inches possible Friday afternoon through Friday night. With saturated ground, this rainfall may lead to additional flooding. - http://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 17 at 3:09AM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 3:09 AM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 1:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Wisconsin, including the following areas, in central Wisconsin, Marathon, Portage, Waushara and Wood. In east central Wisconsin, Calumet, Manitowoc and Winnebago. In north central Wisconsin, Langlade. In northeast Wisconsin, Brown, Door, Florence, Forest, Kewaunee, Menominee, Northern Marinette County, Northern Oconto County, Outagamie, Shawano, Southern Marinette County, Southern Oconto County and Waupaca. * WHEN...From 1 PM CDT this afternoon through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Thunderstorms will bring widespread rainfall of 0.50 to 1 inches with locally higher amounts of 2 to 3 inches possible Friday afternoon through Friday night. With saturated ground, this rainfall may lead to additional flooding. - http://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.

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 2:52AM CDT until April 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 2:52 AM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 9:00 AM

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.