Moderate Flood
9 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.
Minor Flood
7.5 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LCRW3
River
La Crosse River
County
La Crosse, WI
Coordinates
43.8608°N, 91.2104°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of La Crosse River near La Crosse?
The La Crosse River near La Crosse gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05383075) 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 La Crosse River near La Crosse?
The NWS-defined flood stage for La Crosse River near La Crosse is 7.5 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 9 feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.
How do I get alerts when La Crosse River rises?
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Where is the La Crosse River near La Crosse gauge located?
The gauge is located in La Crosse County, Wisconsin at coordinates 43.8608°N, 91.2104°W. USGS site number: 05383075. 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
- No forecasts are available for this location