RIVER GAUGE · MISSISSIPPI RIVER
Mississippi River below Lock and Dam 8 - Genoa
Vernon County, Wisconsin
Water level621.19 ft
Flow20,000 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action625.2 ft
Minor flood631 ft
Moderate flood634 ft
Major flood636 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 639.5 ft
Water begins to go over the protective earthen dikes.
- 639 ft
Water begins to flow over the lock walls at Dam 8.
- 638.4 ft
Water levels reach the flood of record.
- 636 ft
Lock and dam 8 is closed to navigation.
- 631.5 ft
Blackhawk Park south of Genoa is flooded.
- 625.2 ft
Army Road likely closes near Albin, Iowa impacting the public access.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 1965 | 638.4 ft | — |
| Apr 11, 1997 | 636.45 ft | — |
| Apr 17, 2001 | 636.21 ft | — |
More on Mississippi River
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