La Crosse River near La Crosse, WI
Is La Crosse River near La Crosse, WI flooding right now?
La Crosse River near La Crosse, WI measured 2.70 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 4.8 ft below its 7.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.70 ft
Streamflow
355 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 7.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 11.94 ft on Sat, Jul 22, 2017.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6 ft | 3.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 7.5 ft | 4.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 9 ft | 6.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 11.94 ft | 2017-07-22 |
| 11.8 ft | 2018-08-30 |
| 11.13 ft | 2019-03-16 |
| 10.59 ft | 2008-06-11 |
| 10.48 ft | 2016-09-24 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Halfway Creek at Mouth at Cth Z near Onalaska, WI | 4.5 mi | La Crosse County |
| Sand Lake Coulee at Cth Ot near Onalaska, WI | 5.1 mi | La Crosse County |
| Halfway Creek at Cth Zn near Onalaska, WI | 5.5 mi | La Crosse County |
| Mississippi River at Brownsville, MN | 12.4 mi | Houston County |
| Black River near Galesville, WI | 14.3 mi | La Crosse 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.