Trempealeau River at Dodge water level

Name: Trempealeau River at Dodge water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Trempealeau River, Wisconsin, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

5.89ft Down 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 02:00 PM CDT (54 min ago)

Flow: 526 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Trempealeau River at Dodge, where the gauge shows 5.89 ft.

It is 4.61 ft below the flood stage of 10.50 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.09 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 5.88 ft – 6.10 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: 13.99 ftMarch 16, 2019

Paddling and fishing conditions

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

For reference, flood stage is 10.50 ft.

What happens at each level

13.50 ft: Water begins to impact a large portion of the town of Dodge.
12.00 ft: Low lying roads around Dodge may flood, including County Road P, as well as along a low spot on County Road J south of Dodge.
11.50 ft: Water covers part of County Road J in Dodge.
11.00 ft: The railroad bridge about three quarters of a mile upstream from the gage can restrict the flow.
9.50 ft: The entrance road to the Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge is flooded.
9.00 ft: Agricultural and marsh land is flooded.
5.89 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: 9 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	13.99 ft	March 16, 2019
2	12.75 ft	September 25, 2010
3	12.29 ft	June 29, 1998
4	12.19 ft	July 21, 2017
5	11.98 ft	May 19, 2017
6	11.56 ft	March 15, 2007
7	11.55 ft	August 14, 2016
8	11.44 ft	September 18, 1992
9	11.36 ft	August 24, 1975
10	11.18 ft	March 12, 1985

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:26 AM Sunset 06:17 PM Daylight 10 hr, 51 min First quarter 62%

Map

Other gauges on the Trempealeau River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Trempealeau River at ArcadiaRiver gauge, Trempealeau River	3.66 ft	Below flood stage	−0.06 ft	9 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Mississippi River at WinonaRiver gauge, Mississippi River	5.73 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	7 mi
Black River near GalesvilleRiver gauge, Black River	3.81 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	14 mi
Root River near HoustonRiver gauge, Root River	4.20 ft	Below flood stage	+0.03 ft	25 mi
La Crosse River near La CrosseRiver gauge, La Crosse River	2.98 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	25 mi
Root River above RushfordRiver gauge, Root River	10.02 ft	Below flood stage	±0	26 mi
South Fork Root River near HoustonRiver gauge, South Fork Root River	2.20 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	27 mi
Root River near Pilot MoundRiver gauge, Root River	8.73 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	34 mi
Black River Ds St Highway 54 at Black River FallsRiver gauge, Black River Ds St Highway 54	36.80 ft	Below flood stage	+0.59 ft	37 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Trempealeau River at Dodge?

The official flood stage is 10.50 ft. The level is currently 4.61 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 Trempealeau River at Dodge today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 02:00 PM CDT, the water level was 5.89 ft. Down 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Trempealeau River at Dodge rising or falling?

Down 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Trempealeau River at Dodge normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Trempealeau River at Dodge?

The highest level on record is 13.99 ft on March 16, 2019.

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:05379500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 44.13175, -91.55303 (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	5.89 ft	2026-10-19 19:00	Provisional
Flow	526 cfs	2026-10-19 19:00	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Trempealeau River at Dodge (usgs:05379500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/wisconsin/trempealeau-river-at-dodge

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer