Kickapoo River at La Farge, WI
River level and flood forecast · Vernon County
The river is 8.8 ft below flood stage (12 ft).
Flow: 182 cubic feet per second (USGS).
River camera
Camera by the U.S. Geological Survey. Most take a picture every hour, some every few minutes; many stop at night.
The last 7 days and the forecast
NWS forecast issued Sun, Sep 20, 6:06 AM. Forecasts change as rain falls and as upstream water arrives.
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An email when the National Weather Service forecasts Kickapoo River at La Farge to flood, when it floods, and when it's over.
Flood stages
| Major flood stage | 14 ft |
| Moderate flood stage | 13 ft |
| Flood stage | 12 ft |
| Action stage | 9 ft |
| Record crest (August 29, 2018) | 19.42 ft |
What floods at each level
From the National Weather Service, highest first.
- 14 ftThere is significant flooding in and around La Farge.
- 13 ftSome roads are under water and several residences and businesses are affected. However the majority of the people in town are still dry.
- 12 ftAgricultural land adjacent to the river is flooded and minor flooding affects some residences and commercial properties. Water may also go over Highway 131 south of La Farge near Ski Hill Road, and also over Winchell Valley Road at Bridge 8.
Highest crests on record
- 19.42 ft — August 29, 2018
- 15.78 ft — June 9, 2008
- 15.16 ft — July 21, 2017
- 14.92 ft — July 1, 1978
- 14.17 ft — September 22, 2016
Recent crests: 12.46 ft (April 5, 2026) · 12.57 ft (July 15, 2024) · 13.06 ft (July 20, 2019) · 19.42 ft (August 29, 2018) · 15.16 ft (July 21, 2017)
Up and down the river, and nearby
Not an official source. River levels, forecasts, flood stages and impacts are from the National Weather Service (LAFW3); flow from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings are provisional. In a flood, follow your local officials and the NWS at weather.gov.