Major Flood
16 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.
Moderate Flood
14 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
16 ft
Highway 78, Main St, H and F near park in Blanchardville is flooded and closed. McKellar Park is completely flooded including the swimming pool, tennis courts and football field.
15 ft
Highway 78, H and F near park in Blanchardville is flooded and closed. McKellar Park is completely flooded including the swimming pool, tennis courts and football field.
14 ft
McKellar Park in Blanchardville is completely flooded including the swimming pool and tennis courts. Oak St and Highway 78, F and H near park in Blanchardville is flooded and closed.
13 ft
Highway 78, F and H north of park in Blanchardville is flooded and closed. Floodwaters completely cover McKellar Park, inluding the tennis courts and football field.
11 ft
Floodwaters cover a portion of Highway H and floodwaters are into McKellar Park in Blanchardville.
10 ft
Floodwaters touch Highway H and the outer parts of McKellar Park in Blanchardville.
9 ft
Minor lowland flooding occurs in the Blanchardville 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 5, 1993 | 16.54 ft | 5,650 cfs |
| Mar 14, 2019 | 16.34 ft | 6,950 cfs |
| Feb 21, 2018 | 16.02 ft | 5,330 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BCHW3
River
Pecatonica River
County
Lafayette, WI
Coordinates
42.7856°N, 89.8611°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Pecatonica River near Blanchardville?
The Pecatonica River near Blanchardville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05433000) 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 near Blanchardville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Pecatonica River near Blanchardville is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 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 near Blanchardville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lafayette County, Wisconsin at coordinates 42.7856°N, 89.8611°W. USGS site number: 05433000. 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.