River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS LACW3
In brief
The Mississippi River at La Crosse, WI read 4.82 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 5.18 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge LACW3
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17.89 ft | 1965-04-22 |
| 2 | 16.41 ft | 2001-04-18 |
| 3 | 15.89 ft | 2023-04-26 |
| 4 | 15.70 ft | 1969-04-20 |
| 5 | 15.30 ft | 1952-04-20 |
| 6 | 15.01 ft | 1997-04-12 |
| 7 | 14.94 ft | 2024-07-02 |
| 8 | 14.90 ft | 1951-04-19 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
No wake rules for boating are in effect, and recreational trails on the north end of the marsh area are closed due to high water.
Water begins to go over the Riverside Park boat mooring platform.
Pettibone Campground and RV Park is flooded. Road access to the north end of the Shore Acres development is impacted by flooding. Some lowland flooding occurs in other areas near the river.
Water begins to inundate Nelson Park in the Town of Campbell.
Portions of Goose Island County Park begin to flood.
Water goes over the road in the 600 block of Shore Acres Road. Many La Crosse River Marsh trails are under water. Access road to Wildcat Park and Landing south of Brownsville starts to be impacted with water flowing over the road.
Flooding begins to threaten homes in the Shore Acres area. Water begins to impact homes and businesses along La Fond Avenue and Bainbridge Street on French Island. Water begins to go over the road at Copeland Park with some water into the ball parks. Water is near the bottom of the Pettibone Beach shelter and water is nearly over the road at Houska Park near the wastewater treatment plant. Water also begins to spread into Riverside Park.
Goose Island Park begins to flood. Water also begins to enter Lueth Park from the La Crosse River Marsh. Sewer service along Shore Acres Road shuts down.
Flooding begins to impact the Viterbo Sports Complex.
Lock and Dam 7 becomes inoperative.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Mississippi River at La Crosse is at 4.82 ft, 5.18 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 10 ft, minor flooding 12 ft, moderate flooding 13 ft and major flooding 15.5 ft.
The highest crest on record is 17.89 ft, on 1965-04-22.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge LACW3); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 05383500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.