Crawfish River Flow Today
As of October 14, 2026 at 3:00 AM, the Crawfish River is flowing at 550 cfs at Milford, WI — 190% of normal for the date and down 4% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Crawfish River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Milford, the Crawfish River is running 550 cfs — 190% of normal, down 4% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 190% of normal).
How the Crawfish River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Milford785 ft 550 cfs190%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Crawfish River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (190%).
Crawfish River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
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Crawfish River At Milford WI
Oct 14, 3:00 AM · USGS 05426000 |
550 cfs | 190% | -4% | 3.00 ft | 785 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Dams & reservoirs on the Crawfish River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Crawfish River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
Crawfish River
The Crawfish River is a 77-mile-long river in southeastern Wisconsin, USA. The river was named after the crawfish, which used to be abundant in the area. The river flows through Dodge and Jefferson counties, and its source is in the town of Lebanon. The river empties into the Rock River in the city of Jefferson.
The hydrology of the Crawfish River includes several reservoirs and dams, including Lake Koshkonong, which is the largest lake on the river. Other reservoirs include Indian Lake and Mud Lake. These reservoirs are used for both recreational activities such as fishing and boating, as well as for agricultural irrigation.
In the past, the Crawfish River was used for transportation of goods, and several mills were built along its banks. Today, the river is a popular destination for fishing and boating enthusiasts, with several public access points along its length.
Fishing near the Crawfish River
About the Crawfish River
How is the Crawfish River flowing right now?
As of October 14, 2026, the Crawfish River is flowing at 550 cfs at Milford, WI, about 190% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Crawfish River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Crawfish River is at 190% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.