Galena River at Buncombe, WI
Is Galena River at Buncombe, WI flooding right now?
Galena River at Buncombe, WI measured 2.93 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 12.1 ft below its 15 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.93 ft
Streamflow
75 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 15 ft, with major flooding at 19 ft. The highest crest on record was 19.57 ft on Sun, Jun 29, 1969.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 14.5 ft | 11.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 15 ft | 12.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 17 ft | 14.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 19 ft | 16.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 19.57 ft | 1969-06-29 |
| 17.1 ft | 1937-02-26 |
| 16.48 ft | 2017-07-22 |
| 15.68 ft | 1953-02-20 |
| 15.57 ft | 2000-06-01 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Sinsinawa River near Hazel Green, WI | 5.5 mi | Grant County |
| Sinsinawa River near Menominee, IL | 6.0 mi | Jo Daviess County |
| Galena River.-U.W. Platteville Farms-near Platteville, WI | 13.7 mi | Lafayette County |
| Galena River.-Uw Plttevil Farms Upst-near Platteville, WI | 14.2 mi | Lafayette County |
| Little Platte River near Platteville, WI | 16.3 mi | Grant 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.