Wisconsin · Unknown Co.

Sugar River

· 111 mi · Class
Optimal: 200–600 CFS · USGS #05436500
394 avg
2,420CFS
6.56 ft gauge height
Flood
↓Falling slowly (-30 cfs/hr)(-80 in 3h)
⚡Flow data is live from USGS·Rapid classifications and CFS ranges need community verification·Know this river?
Avg flow: 394 cfsHist. median: 0 cfsUSGS #05436500
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Begins in Verona & flows to the Pecatonica River near Freeport, Illinois, mostly flat, slower current with some riffles, there are a few damns along the river, final miles flow through Avon Bottoms Wildlife Area & two public forest preserves in Illinois

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