Eau Claire River near Fall Creek
Observed Wed, Sep 23, 5:00 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 11.00 ft
- Record crest
- 19.38 ft1993
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 17.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 14.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 11.00 ft |
| Action | 10.00 ft |
- 13.00 ftRoads near the river begin to flood.
- 11.00 ftSome park and agricultural lands become inundated.
- 10.00 ftRiver currents become dangerous for recreational users.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 6% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 28, 2026.
Crest history
25 crests on NOAA’s list since 1952.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 20, 1993 | 19.38 ft |
| 2 | September 23, 2016 | 19.26 ft |
| 3 | March 29, 1989 | 17.94 ft |
| 4 | September 21, 1986 | 17.77 ft |
| 5 | March 31, 1967 | 17.59 ft |
| 6 | September 25, 2010 | 17.45 ft |
| 7 | September 12, 1980 | 17.20 ft |
| 8 | May 30, 1955 | 16.11 ft |
| 9 | March 12, 1973 | 15.60 ft |
| 10 | April 3, 1952 | 15.28 ft |
| 11 | June 13, 1990 | 14.70 ft |
| 12 | May 2, 1954 | 14.38 ft |
| 13 | June 1, 2004 | 13.82 ft |
| 14 | April 13, 2001 | 13.39 ft |
| 15 | April 19, 2019 | 13.22 ft |
| 16 | April 22, 2023 | 12.76 ft |
| 17 | April 18, 2003 | 12.27 ft |
| 18 | February 22, 2017 | 12.12 ft |
| 19 | April 10, 2013 | 11.55 ft |
| 20 | March 23, 2011 | 11.28 ft |
| 21 | April 13, 2002 | 10.94 ft |
| 22 | March 31, 2005 | 10.70 ft |
| 23 | April 13, 2008 | 9.26 ft |
| 24 | April 2, 2006 | 8.15 ft |
| 25 | March 24, 2007 | 7.26 ft |
Most recent crests
- April 22, 2023: 12.76 ft
- April 19, 2019: 13.22 ft
- February 22, 2017: 12.12 ft
- September 23, 2016: 19.26 ft
- April 10, 2013: 11.55 ft
- March 23, 2011: 11.28 ft
- September 25, 2010: 17.45 ft
- April 13, 2008: 9.26 ft
- March 24, 2007: 7.26 ft
- April 2, 2006: 8.15 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the North Central River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time. Stage may be affected by ice.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.