Major Flood
15 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
13 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
18 ft
Water is several feet deep in buildings located along Highway 179.
15 ft
The town of Steuben experiences significant flooding.
13 ft
Bridge Street near the gage begins to flood and Highway 179 may be threatened.
12.5 ft
Water reaches the bottom support beams of the bridge.
12 ft
Water starts to affect business and residences and minor flooding affects lowlands and lower roads.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2018 | 19.84 ft | — |
| Jun 10, 2008 | 19.16 ft | 28,700 cfs |
| Jul 2, 1978 | 18 ft | 16,500 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
STEW3
River
Kickapoo River
County
Crawford, WI
Coordinates
43.1828°N, 90.8583°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Kickapoo River at Steuben?
The Kickapoo River at Steuben gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05410490) 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 Kickapoo River at Steuben?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Kickapoo River at Steuben is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
How do I get alerts when Kickapoo River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Kickapoo River at Steuben to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Kickapoo River at Steuben gauge located?
The gauge is located in Crawford County, Wisconsin at coordinates 43.1828°N, 90.8583°W. USGS site number: 05410490. 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
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.