RIVER GAUGE · LA CROSSE RIVER
La Crosse River at Sparta
Monroe County, Wisconsin
Water level4.22 ft
Flow244 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action6 ft
Minor flood8.5 ft
Moderate flood10 ft
Major flood11 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 12.3 ft
Water reaches into Evans Bosshard Park.
- 12 ft
Water begins going over a few roads in Sparta.
- 8.5 ft
Water begins to flood yards adjacent to the river in Sparta.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2017 | 12.26 ft | 2,781 cfs |
| Jun 17, 2004 | 11.01 ft | 2,620 cfs |
| Aug 28, 2018 | 10.71 ft | 2,101 cfs |
More on La Crosse River
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