Kickapoo River at La Farge water level

Name: Kickapoo River at La Farge water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Kickapoo River, Wisconsin, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

3.34ft Down 0.24 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 02:00 AM CDT (38 min ago)

Flow: 202 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Kickapoo River at La Farge, where the gauge shows 3.34 ft.

It is 8.66 ft below the flood stage of 12.00 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.24 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 3.33 ft – 3.78 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 19.42 ftAugust 29, 2018

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 12.00 ft.

What happens at each level

14.00 ft: There is significant flooding in and around La Farge.
13.00 ft: Some roads are under water and several residences and businesses are affected. However the majority of the people in town are still dry.
12.00 ft: Agricultural land adjacent to the river is flooded and minor flooding affects some residences and commercial properties. Water may also go over Highway 131 south of La Farge near Ski Hill Road, and also over Winchell Valley Road at Bridge 8.
3.34 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	19.42 ft	August 29, 2018
2	15.78 ft	June 9, 2008
3	15.16 ft	July 21, 2017
4	14.92 ft	July 1, 1978
5	14.17 ft	September 22, 2016
6	13.67 ft	February 9, 1966
7	13.06 ft	July 20, 2019
8	12.84 ft	August 19, 2007
9	12.70 ft	March 27, 1961
10	12.69 ft	June 17, 1984

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:21 AM Sunset 06:16 PM Daylight 10 hr, 55 min First quarter 47%

Map

Other gauges on the Kickapoo River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Kickapoo River at SteubenRiver gauge, Kickapoo River	7.03 ft	Below flood stage	+0.12 ft	29 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Kickapoo R @ St Highway 131 at OntarioRiver gauge, Kickapoo R @ St Highway 131	8.56 ft	Below flood stage	−0.13 ft	11 mi
Baraboo River at La ValleRiver gauge, Baraboo River	6.18 ft	Normal	−0.17 ft	26 mi
La Crosse River at SpartaRiver gauge, La Crosse River	3.93 ft	Below flood stage	−0.11 ft	26 mi
Silver Creek at State Highway 21 near AngeloRiver gauge, Silver Creek	6.06 ft	Below flood stage	−0.12 ft	28 mi
Wisconsin River at MuscodaRiver gauge, Wisconsin River	1.33 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	28 mi
Stillwell Creek at Sixteenth Court near TomahRiver gauge, Stillwell Creek	1.30 ft	Below flood stage	±0	29 mi
Stillwell Creek at Yard Road near TomahRiver gauge, Stillwell Creek	1.84 ft	Below flood stage	+0.25 ft	30 mi
La Crosse River @ Cnty Trunk Highwy Bb near TomahRiver gauge, La Crosse River @ Cnty Trunk Highwy Bb	6.74 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	30 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Kickapoo River at La Farge?

The official flood stage is 12.00 ft. The level is currently 8.66 ft below it.

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 Kickapoo River at La Farge today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 02:00 AM CDT, the water level was 3.34 ft. Down 0.24 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Kickapoo River at La Farge rising or falling?

Down 0.24 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Kickapoo River at La Farge normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Kickapoo River at La Farge?

The highest level on record is 19.42 ft on August 29, 2018.

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.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:05408000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 43.57416, -90.64318 (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	3.34 ft	2026-10-18 07:00	Provisional
Flow	202 cfs	2026-10-18 07:00	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Kickapoo River at La Farge (usgs:05408000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/wisconsin/kickapoo-river-at-la-farge

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