Eau Galle River at Spring Valley water level
River gauge, Eau Galle River, Wisconsin, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 15.2 cfs
- Water temperature
- 56 °F
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Eau Galle River at Spring Valley, where the gauge shows 12.12 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 12.10 ft – 12.28 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 56 °F.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Cedar River at MenomonieRiver gauge, Red Cedar River | 896 cfs | Normal | −344.0 cfs | 15 mi |
| Chippewa River at DurandRiver gauge, Chippewa River | 2.56 ft | Below flood stage | −0.11 ft | 20 mi |
| Hay River at WheelerRiver gauge, Hay River | 219 cfs | Normal | −8.0 cfs | 21 mi |
| Kinnickinnic River near River FallsRiver gauge, Kinnickinnic River | 94.8 cfs | Normal | −1.2 cfs | 24 mi |
| Mississippi River at Red WingRiver gauge, Mississippi River | 2.51 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 25 mi |
| Mississippi River at PrescottRiver gauge, Mississippi River | 9,670 cfs | Normal | +400 cfs | 29 mi |
| St. Croix River at PrescottRiver gauge, St. Croix River | 3,030 cfs | Low | −540.0 cfs | 29 mi |
| Red Cedar River near ColfaxRiver gauge, Red Cedar River | 626 cfs | Normal | −55.0 cfs | 29 mi |
Questions and answers
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Eau Galle River at Spring Valley today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 01:00 PM CDT, the water level was 12.12 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Eau Galle River at Spring Valley rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Eau Galle River at Spring Valley normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:05370000(Agency page)- Coordinates
44.85278, -92.23833(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 12.12 ft | 2026-10-19 18:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 15.2 cfs | 2026-10-19 18:00 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 56 °F | 2026-10-19 18:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Eau Galle River at Spring Valley (usgs:05370000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/wisconsin/eau-galle-river-at-spring-valley
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer