Major Flood
10 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
9 ft
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
14.5 ft
Water will overtop levee along Ashley Way between W River and Main Streets.
13.5 ft
W River Street bridge is completely inundated with water.
12 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the River Street Bridge. Water will overtop the levee along the Rudy Klink Deer Park.
11.5 ft
Water begins to overflow the east end of the bridge near the Ashley Way and W River Street intersection.
10 ft
Water flows over a part of the levee on the west bank and causes flooding along Willow St. Highest flood on record at 10.07' back in 2010.
9 ft
High water begins to flood Ashley Way south of W Main Street near Ashley Furniture.
8 ft
Minor flooding begins. A few streets are affected by high water, and pumping operations begin.
6.5 ft
Water begins to overflow the western banks of the river near the canoe launch, between W River and Main Streets, and along the car dealership parking lot.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2010 | 10.07 ft | — |
| Jul 20, 2017 | 9.61 ft | 9,263 cfs |
| May 18, 2017 | 9.5 ft | 8,810 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
ARCW3
River
Trempealeau River
County
Trempealeau, WI
Coordinates
44.2544°N, 91.5053°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Trempealeau River at Arcadia?
The Trempealeau River at Arcadia gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05379400) 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 Trempealeau River at Arcadia?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Trempealeau River at Arcadia is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 9 feet, and major flooding at 10 feet.
How do I get alerts when Trempealeau River rises?
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Where is the Trempealeau River at Arcadia gauge located?
The gauge is located in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin at coordinates 44.2544°N, 91.5053°W. USGS site number: 05379400. 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.