RIVER GAUGE · GALENA RIVER
Galena River at Buncombe
Lafayette County, Wisconsin
Water level2.97 ft
Flow80 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action14.5 ft9,200 cfs
Minor flood15 ft
Moderate flood17 ft
Major flood19 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 14.5 ft
There is widespread lowland and agricultural land flooding. This level is about the 10 percent chance flood meaning there is a 10 percent chance of the river reaching this level in any given year.
- 13.6 ft
Flooding at this stage is confined mainly to lowland and agricultural land. This level is about the 20 percent chance flood meaning there is a 20 percent chance of the river reaching this level in any given year.
- 11.5 ft
There is minor lowland flooding. This level is about the 50 percent chance flood meaning there is a 50 percent chance of the river reaching this level in any given year.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 1969 | 19.57 ft | 29,700 cfs |
| Feb 25, 1937 | 17.1 ft | 18,000 cfs |
| Jul 22, 2017 | 16.48 ft | — |
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