Baraboo River at La Valle, WI
Is Baraboo River at La Valle, WI flooding right now?
Baraboo River at La Valle, WI measured 5.95 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 9.1 ft below its 15 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.95 ft
Streamflow
90 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 15 ft, with major flooding at 19 ft. The highest crest on record was 23.23 ft on Tue, Jun 10, 2008.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12 ft | 6.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 15 ft | 9.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 17 ft | 11.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 19 ft | 13.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 23.23 ft | 2008-06-10 |
| 22.55 ft | 2018-08-29 |
| 18.09 ft | 2018-09-05 |
| 17.73 ft | 2018-09-05 |
| 17 ft | 2016-09-08 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Big Creek Outlet at Lake Redstone near La Valle, WI | 2.3 mi | Sauk County |
| E Branch Big Creek at Lavalle Rd near La Valle, WI | 4.2 mi | Sauk County |
| W Branch Big Creek at Clark Rd near La Valle, WI | 5.0 mi | Juneau County |
| Baraboo River at Main Street at Reedsburg, WI | 7.0 mi | Sauk County |
| West Branch Baraboo River at Hillsboro, WI | 11.2 mi | Vernon County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.