RIVER GAUGE · CRAWFISH RIVER
Crawfish River at Columbus
Columbia County, Wisconsin
Water level12.54 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action15 ft
Minor flood17.5 ft
Moderate flood18.5 ft
Major flood19.5 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 17 ft
Hwy 16 and 60 bridge may be closed. Water may affect homes along River Rd and Campbell Rd.
- 16 ft
Water hits the bottom of Hwy 16/60 bridge and causes flooding across Campbell St and River Rd.
- 15.5 ft
Water covers parts of Campbell St and River Rd. Water just below the Hwy 16-60 bridge in Columbus.
- 15 ft
Flooding in low areas in the parks and on the golf course. Water just below the Hwy 16-60 bridge in Columbus.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2008 | 20.1 ft | — |
| Mar 15, 2019 | 17.95 ft | — |
| Jun 24, 24 | 16.9 ft | — |
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