RIVER GAUGE · MISSISSIPPI RIVER
Mississippi River below Lock and Dam 9 - Lynxville
Crawford County, Wisconsin
Water level612.95 ft
Flow20,000 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action619 ft
Minor flood625 ft
Moderate flood628 ft
Major flood631 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 633.16 ft
Water levels reach the flood of record.
- 633 ft
Water begins to flow over the lock walls and the protective earthen dikes at Dam 9.
- 631 ft
Lock and dam 9 is closed to navigation.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 1965 | 633.16 ft | 275,500 cfs |
| Apr 21, 2001 | 631.22 ft | — |
| Apr 13, 1997 | 631.05 ft | — |
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