Kickapoo River @ St Hwy 131 at Ontario, WI
Is Kickapoo River @ St Hwy 131 at Ontario, WI flooding right now?
No — Kickapoo River @ St Hwy 131 at Ontario, WI is at 8.52 ft, 7.5 ft below its 16 ft flood stage, as of 52 min ago.
Gauge height
8.52 ft
Streamflow
76 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 16 ft, with major flooding at 19 ft. The highest crest on record was 28.5 ft on Tue, Aug 28, 2018.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 14 ft | 5.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 16 ft | 7.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 18 ft | 9.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 19 ft | 10.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 28.5 ft | 2018-08-28 |
| 21.96 ft | 2008-06-08 |
| 20.32 ft | 2019-07-19 |
| 19.95 ft | 2024-07-14 |
| 19.75 ft | 2026-04-04 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Kickapoo River at State Highway 33 at Ontario, WI | 0.6 mi | Vernon County |
| West Fork Kickapoo River @ Ogden Ave at Cashton, WI | 9.6 mi | Monroe County |
| W Fork Kickapoo River at Peaceful Valley Rd near Cashton | 10.1 mi | Vernon County |
| Kickapoo River at La Farge, WI | 11.1 mi | Vernon County |
| West Branch Baraboo River at Hillsboro, WI | 13.7 mi | Vernon County |
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