Major Flood
12 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
10.5 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
13.5 ft
Water begins to impact a large portion of the town of Dodge.
12 ft
Low lying roads around Dodge may flood, including County Road P, as well as along a low spot on County Road J south of Dodge.
11.5 ft
Water covers part of County Road J in Dodge.
11 ft
The railroad bridge about three quarters of a mile upstream from the gage can restrict the flow.
9.5 ft
The entrance road to the Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge is flooded.
9 ft
Agricultural and marsh land is flooded.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2019 | 13.99 ft | 16,207 cfs |
| Sep 25, 2010 | 12.75 ft | 9,040 cfs |
| Jun 29, 1998 | 12.29 ft | 7,730 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
DDGW3
River
Trempealeau River
County
Trempealeau, WI
Coordinates
44.1318°N, 91.5530°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Trempealeau River at Dodge?
The Trempealeau River at Dodge gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05379500) 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 Dodge?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Trempealeau River at Dodge is 10.5 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.
How do I get alerts when Trempealeau River rises?
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Where is the Trempealeau River at Dodge gauge located?
The gauge is located in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin at coordinates 44.1318°N, 91.5530°W. USGS site number: 05379500. 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.