IsItFlooding

Is the La Crosse River flooding?

Wisconsin · 3 gauges · Wisconsin river levels

The La Crosse River is tracked by 3 USGS streamgauges in Wisconsin. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the La Crosse River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 3 of 3 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Wisconsin river levels.

data refreshed 8 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is La Crosse River at Sparta, WI. The highest level ever recorded there was 12.26 ft on 20 July 2017, carrying 2,770 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1992 (31 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.65 ft, 8.6 ft below that record.

Drains 167 sq mi · gauge elevation 761 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
La Crosse River @ Cnty Trunk Highwy Bb near Tomah, WINo flooding6.48 ft11 ft
La Crosse River at Sparta, WINo flooding3.65 ft8.5 ft
La Crosse River near La Crosse, WINo flooding2.70 ft7.5 ft
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.