Baraboo River at La Valle
Wisconsin — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Sauk County, Wisconsin on the Baraboo River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 05404129, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
19 ft
Moderate Flood
17 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
23 ft
Center St Bridge is covered. Water is several feet deep across most of downtown. Water extends to Hwy 58 impacting many buildings in downtown.
22 ft
Center St bridge is covered. Floodwaters are about 4 feet deep around W Main St and Center St. Water covers the road past the 400 State Trail and is in the first floor or many buildings east of the trail, including South St.
20 ft
Floodwaters have spread into downtown La Valle and are about 2 feet deep around W Main St and Center Rd. Water extends to the 400 State Trail. Many businesses/homes along Commercial St and E and W Main St along the river have water in the first floor.
19 ft
Floodwaters get into the basement of a some homes/businesses on West Main St. Water is 1-2 ft deep near W Main St and Center St, impacting the first floors of several businesses. The 400 State Trail and homes along South St. may be impacted.
18 ft
Floodwaters get close to buildings around W Main St, Commercial St, and Center St. The 400 State Trail may be impacted by water. Water gets into the basement of some buildings/homes on W Main St.
15 ft
Between stages 12 feet and 18 feet, there is lowland flooding in the La Valle area.
12 ft
There is minor lowland flooding in the La Valle area.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2008 | 23.23 ft | — |
| Jun 10, 2008 | 23.23 ft | — |
| Aug 28, 2018 | 22.55 ft | — |
| Aug 28, 2018 | 22.55 ft | — |
| Sep 4, 2018 | 18.09 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Baraboo River at La Valle?
The Baraboo River at La Valle gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05404129) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Baraboo River at La Valle?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Baraboo River at La Valle is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 19 feet.
How do I get alerts when Baraboo River rises?
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Where is the Baraboo River at La Valle gauge located?
The gauge is located in Sauk County, Wisconsin at coordinates 43.5823°N, 90.1336°W. USGS site number: 05404129. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey