Maiden Rock, Wisconsin — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Maiden Rock, Pierce County.
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Maiden Rock rises from the western Wisconsin landscape with a dramatic presence, its namesake bluff a sheer sentinel overlooking the vast expanse of Lake Pepin. It lies 23.9 miles south-west of Dunn, WI (from Dunn, WI: bearing 232°T), and is situated 8.0 miles north-north-west of Lake City. The terrain here is a study in contrasts, where the rolling agricultural fields of Pierce County give way to the abrupt escarpment and the wide, shimmering waters of the Mississippi River's widest point. The air, especially in the lingering warmth of late afternoon, carries a certain stillness, broken only by the distant hum of a boat or the cry of a gull, suggesting a place where the land has asserted its own quiet authority. Below the towering limestone, a fringe of shoreline offers a more intimate connection to the water, a place where the river’s breath can be felt on the skin, a subtle reminder of the immense forces that shaped this corner of the world. The history of Maiden Rock is as layered as the sedimentary rock that forms its iconic cliff. For centuries, this place has been a landmark, a point of reference for travelers navigating the great river, a story whispered through generations of Native American tribes who saw in its form both a sacred site and a place of legend. Later, European settlers, drawn by the fertile soil and the river's transportation potential, began to cultivate the surrounding land, establishing the agricultural economy that still defines much of the region. The legacy of these early endeavors is visible in the patchwork of farms and the enduring connection to the seasons, a rhythm that dictates the pace of life in Maiden Rock. Today, the bluff itself, a significant natural feature, draws visitors to its overlooks, a quiet testament to the enduring power of landscape and the stories it holds.
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| Location | Maiden Rock, Pierce County, Wisconsin |
| Coordinates | 44.560801°N, 92.309625°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 54750 |
| Area Code | 715 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Maiden Rock, Wisconsin, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Maiden Rock includes coordinates 44.560801°N, 92.309625°W, situated in Pierce County. ZIP code 54750. Telephone area code: 715. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.