Pecatonica River at Darlington, WI
Is Pecatonica River at Darlington, WI flooding right now?
Pecatonica River at Darlington, WI measured 2.65 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 10.8 ft below its 13.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.65 ft
Streamflow
153 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 13.5 ft, with major flooding at 16 ft. The highest crest on record was 20.71 ft on Sun, Jul 16, 1950.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 7.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 13.5 ft | 10.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 15 ft | 12.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 16 ft | 13.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 20.71 ft | 1950-07-16 |
| 19.8 ft | 1990-06-29 |
| 19.16 ft | 1969-06-30 |
| 18.22 ft | 1993-07-06 |
| 17.65 ft | 1948-02-28 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Brewery Creek Trb-Downstream Site-near Mineral Point, WI | 13.5 mi | Iowa County |
| Brewery Creek Tributary-Upstream Site-near Mineral Point, WI | 14.1 mi | Iowa County |
| Galena River.-Uw Plttevil Farms Upst-near Platteville, WI | 14.3 mi | Lafayette County |
| Galena River.-U.W. Platteville Farms-near Platteville, WI | 14.4 mi | Lafayette County |
| East Branch Pecatonica River near Blanchardville, WI | 15.0 mi | Lafayette 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.