River Conditions
Illustrated map of Mississippi River

River stage

Lynxville, Mississippi River

River level
612.55 ft
Status
Below flood stage
Action stage
619.00 ft
Flood stage
625.00 ft
Record crest
633.16 ft

Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS LYNW3

Record crest
633.16 ft
Flood stage
625.00 ft
Moderate flood
628.00 ft
Major flood
631.00 ft
Crest date
1965-04-24

In brief

The Mississippi River at Lynxville, WI read 612.55 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 6.45 ft below action stage.

Source: National Weather Service gauge LYNW3

Stage threshold profile

Action stage 619.00 ftMinor flooding 625.00 ftModerate flooding 628.00 ftMajor flooding 631.00 ft CURRENT 612.55 ft

Highest crests on record

RankCrestDate
1 633.16 ft 1965-04-24
2 631.22 ft 2001-04-21
3 631.05 ft 1997-04-14
4 630.26 ft 2023-04-28
5 629.42 ft 1969-04-22
6 629.08 ft 1993-06-30
7 628.74 ft 2019-04-26
8 628.68 ft 1952-04-23

Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.

What happens at each level

  1. 631.00 ft

    Lock and dam 9 is closed to navigation.

  2. 633.00 ft

    Water begins to flow over the lock walls and the protective earthen dikes at Dam 9.

  3. 633.16 ft

    Water levels reach the flood of record.

Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Mississippi River flooding at Lynxville?

No. The Mississippi River at Lynxville is at 612.55 ft, 6.45 ft below action stage.

What is the flood stage at Lynxville?

The National Weather Service sets action stage 619 ft, minor flooding 625 ft, moderate flooding 628 ft and major flooding 631 ft.

What is the highest the Mississippi River has been at Lynxville?

The highest crest on record is 633.16 ft, on 1965-04-24.

Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge LYNW3). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.