Mississippi River at La Crosse - Pool 8
Wisconsin — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in La Crosse County, Wisconsin on the Mississippi River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 05383500, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
15.5 ft
Moderate Flood
13 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
19.3 ft
Water reaches the top of the dike on the Wisconsin side of the river.
18 ft
The road to the La Crosse Airport may experience flooding.
17.89 ft
Water reaches the record flood level set in 1965.
17 ft
Interstate 90 between Exit 3 and the Minnesota border may be closed.
16.5 ft
Most of Riverside Park is flooded, with water up State Street in the Park about one block. Rose Street and Clinton Streets may need to be closed.
16 ft
Water is within one foot of the Eagle Watch near Interstate 90, and the eastbound I-90 exit may be closed. La Fond Street on French Island is closed. Water will encroach on Clinton Street. The shelter and ball parks in Copeland Park may be flooded.
15.4 ft
Lock and Dam 7 becomes inoperative.
15 ft
Flooding begins to impact the Viterbo Sports Complex.
14.5 ft
Goose Island Park begins to flood. Water also begins to enter Lueth Park from the La Crosse River Marsh. Sewer service along Shore Acres Road shuts down.
14 ft
Flooding begins to threaten homes in the Shore Acres area. Water begins to impact homes and businesses along La Fond Avenue and Bainbridge Street on French Island. Water begins to go over the road at Copeland Park with some water into the ball parks. Water is near the bottom of the Pettibone Beach shelter and water is nearly over the road at Houska Park near the wastewater treatment plant. Water also begins to spread into Riverside Park.
13.5 ft
Water goes over the road in the 600 block of Shore Acres Road. Many La Crosse River Marsh trails are under water. Access road to Wildcat Park and Landing south of Brownsville starts to be impacted with water flowing over the road.
13 ft
Portions of Goose Island County Park begin to flood.
12.3 ft
Water begins to inundate Nelson Park in the Town of Campbell.
12 ft
Pettibone Campground and RV Park is flooded. Road access to the north end of the Shore Acres development is impacted by flooding. Some lowland flooding occurs in other areas near the river.
10.5 ft
Water begins to go over the Riverside Park boat mooring platform.
10 ft
No wake rules for boating are in effect, and recreational trails on the north end of the marsh area are closed due to high water.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 1965 | 17.89 ft | 278,000 cfs |
| Apr 21, 1965 | 17.89 ft | 278,000 cfs |
| Apr 17, 2001 | 16.41 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Apr 17, 2001 | 16.41 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Apr 26, 2023 | 15.89 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LACW3
River
Mississippi River
County
La Crosse, WI
Coordinates
43.8136°N, 91.2589°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Mississippi River at La Crosse - Pool 8?
The Mississippi River at La Crosse - Pool 8 gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05383500) 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 Mississippi River at La Crosse - Pool 8?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Mississippi River at La Crosse - Pool 8 is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 15.5 feet.
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Where is the Mississippi River at La Crosse - Pool 8 gauge located?
The gauge is located in La Crosse County, Wisconsin at coordinates 43.8136°N, 91.2589°W. USGS site number: 05383500. 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. Army Corps of Engineers, 05383500
- 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.