Major Flood
16 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
15 ft
Minor Flood
13.5 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
20.8 ft
There is major urban flooding in Darlington. The Wisconsin Power and Light substation in Darlington is flooded.
19.4 ft
There is major urban flooding in darlington. Highways 23 and 81 are flooded and closed as are some other streets in downtown Darlington. The Wisconsin Power and Light substation in Darlington is flooded.
19 ft
There is major urban flooding in Darlington. The Wisconsin Power and Light substation in Darlington is flooded.
18 ft
There is major urban flooding in Darlington.
17 ft
There is major urban flooding in Darlington.
16 ft
There is major urban flooding in Darlington. Highways 23 and 81 are flooded and closed as are some streets in downtown Darlington.
15.8 ft
Highways 23 and 81 in Darlington are flooded and closed as is Main Street. The Lafayette County Fairgrounds are flooded.
15.5 ft
There is flooding in Calamine, Wisconsin, about 5 miles upstream of Darlington. Highways 23 and 81 are flooded and closed in Darlington as is a good part of Main Street. The Lafayette County Fairgrounds are flooded.
15 ft
Highways 23 (Main St bridge) and 81 are flooded and closed in Darlington. A portion of Main Street in Darlington is flooded. A good part of the Lafayette County Fairgrounds is flooded.
13.9 ft
Floodwaters cover a portion of Main Street in Darlington. A part of the Lafayette County Fairgrounds is flooded.
13.5 ft
Floodwaters touch Main Street in Darlington. A part of the Lafayette County Fairgrounds has 2 to 3 feet of water over it.
13 ft
There is minor urban flooding in Darlington.
12 ft
There is flooding of agricultural land in the Darlington area.
11 ft
There is flooding of agricultural land and lowland.
10 ft
There is minor lowland flooding in the Darlington area.
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 15, 1950 | 20.71 ft | 22,000 cfs |
| Jun 28, 1990 | 19.8 ft | 18,300 cfs |
| Jun 29, 1969 | 19.16 ft | 16,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
DARW3
River
Pecatonica River
County
Lafayette, WI
Coordinates
42.6778°N, 90.1186°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Pecatonica River at Darlington?
The Pecatonica River at Darlington gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05432500) 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 Pecatonica River at Darlington?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Pecatonica River at Darlington is 13.5 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
How do I get alerts when Pecatonica River rises?
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Where is the Pecatonica River at Darlington gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lafayette County, Wisconsin at coordinates 42.6778°N, 90.1186°W. USGS site number: 05432500. 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
- 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.