La Crosse River Near La Crosse, Wi Realtime Data
LA CROSSE RIVER NEAR LA CROSSE, WI
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
389
Discharge (cfs)
3.2
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 05383075
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 461 cfs, and a gauge height of 3.16 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 386 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is a tributary of the Mississippi River and has several potential tributaries and dams that can affect its flow. During the summer, the river experiences lower flow rates due to decreased precipitation, while the winter months can see increased flow due to snowmelt and precipitation. The river also experiences occasional flooding events. A quirky fact about the La Crosse River is that it was once a popular location for pearl mussel harvesting, which had significant impacts on the river's ecosystem.
August 23, 2026
| Elevation | 647.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 3.16 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 461.0 ft3/s |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 645.16 ft |
| Percent of Normal | 90% |
| Year Over Year Average | 435 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 4,200 cfs |
| Geolocation | 43.86, -91.21 |
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