Major Flood
13 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
11 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
22.7 ft
Water is up to the bottom of the highway B bridge.
9 ft
Minor flooding of lowland agricultural areas adjacent to the river begins.
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 | 17.26 ft | 43,500 cfs |
| Feb 21, 1985 | 15.54 ft | — |
| Apr 25, 2008 | 15.15 ft | 20,642 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
RVLW3
River
Platte River (WI)
County
Grant, WI
Coordinates
42.7311°N, 90.6403°W
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StormCast monitors this gauge and sends a push notification to your phone when the water level crosses into a new flood category — even at 3 AM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Platte River (WI) at Rockville?
The Platte River (WI) at Rockville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05414000) 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 Platte River (WI) at Rockville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Platte River (WI) at Rockville is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 13 feet.
How do I get alerts when Platte River (WI) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Platte River (WI) at Rockville to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Platte River (WI) at Rockville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Grant County, Wisconsin at coordinates 42.7311°N, 90.6403°W. USGS site number: 05414000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Mississippi River at Dubuque (LD11)
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- No forecasts are available for this location