RIVER GAUGE · LA CROSSE RIVER
La Crosse River near La Crosse
La Crosse County, Wisconsin
Water level4.95 ft
Flow844 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action6 ft
Minor flood7.5 ft
Moderate flood9 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 11.7 ft
Water approaching Humane Society building and within 10 feet of outdoor dog runs.
- 11.6 ft
Water approaching soccer fields west of Mathy Construction.
- 11.5 ft
Water covering 12th Avenue South under Highway 16 bridge and over La Crosse Marsh Asphalt Trail Spillway. Water over part of Viterbo Softball Field.
- 11.4 ft
Water approximately one foot below north bank at Riverside park.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2017 | 11.94 ft | 4,178 cfs |
| Aug 30, 2018 | 11.8 ft | 4,050 cfs |
| Mar 16, 2019 | 11.13 ft | 3,483 cfs |
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