Kickapoo River Flow Today
As of October 15, 2026 at 2:45 AM, the Kickapoo River is flowing at 543 cfs at Steuben, WI — 87% of normal for the date and down 1% in 24 hours. 2 of 3 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 178 to 543 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Kickapoo 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 Steuben, the Kickapoo River is running 543 cfs — 87% of normal, down 1% since yesterday. Along the river, 2 of 2 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 81% of normal).
How the Kickapoo 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
- La Farge794 ft 178 cfs75%
- Steuben672 ft 543 cfs87%
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 Kickapoo River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (81%).
Kickapoo River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Kickapoo River At State Highway 33 At Ontario WI
Last reported Nov 5 · USGS 05407470 |
149 cfs | · | · | 8.94 ft | · | 877 ft |
|
Kickapoo River At La Farge WI
Oct 15, 2:00 AM · USGS 05408000 |
178 cfs | 75% | -1% | 3.17 ft | 11.8 ft below | 794 ft |
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Kickapoo River At Steuben WI
Oct 15, 2:45 AM · USGS 05410490 |
543 cfs | 87% | -1% | 6.71 ft | 5.3 ft below | 672 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.
Paddle runs on the Kickapoo River
Each run is checked against its runnable range using the gauge it is keyed to (or the nearest gauge on this river).
| Run | Status | Flow now | Runnable range | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Big Green River
To The River'S Mouth At The Mississippi River Gauge: Steuben |
No live range | 543 cfs | 422–7,259 cfs typical | III |
Dams & reservoirs on the Kickapoo River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Kickapoo River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Kickapoo River
The Kickapoo River is a tributary of the Wisconsin River that stretches for 126 miles through southwestern Wisconsin. Historically, the river valley was home to the Kickapoo tribe, who used its fertile floodplains for farming. Today, the river is used for a variety of recreational activities, including fishing, canoeing, and camping. The river's hydrology is characterized by a steep gradient and rapid flow, which can lead to flooding during heavy rain events. Several reservoirs and dams have been constructed along the river, including the Wauzeka Dam and the La Farge Dam. These structures are used for flood control and to generate hydroelectric power. The surrounding agricultural lands utilize the river for irrigation purposes, and the river is also home to numerous species of fish and wildlife.
Fishing near the Kickapoo River
About the Kickapoo River
How is the Kickapoo River flowing right now?
As of October 15, 2026, the Kickapoo River is flowing at 543 cfs at Steuben, WI, about 87% of normal for the date. Across its 3 USGS gauges, current flows range from 178 to 543 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Kickapoo River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Kickapoo River is at 81% 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.
What is flood stage on the Kickapoo River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for La Farge (15.0 ft), Steuben (12.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Is the Kickapoo River runnable for paddling today?
Each run in the paddle table is checked against its runnable range using its gauge's live flow.
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.