Kickapoo River at La Farge
Observed Sun, Sep 20, 10:00 PM CDT
- Flood stage
- 12.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 9.80 ftSun, Sep 20, 1:00 AM CDT
- Record crest
- 19.42 ft2018
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 14.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 13.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 12.00 ft |
| Action | 9.00 ft |
- 14.00 ftThere is significant flooding in and around La Farge.
- 13.00 ftSome roads are under water and several residences and businesses are affected. However the majority of the people in town are still dry.
- 12.00 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.
Flood outlook
Significant river flooding is possible here through September 26.
Weather conditions indicate that significant flooding could occur; it is neither certain nor imminent.
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The five-day outlook is from the Weather Prediction Center with the River Forecast Centers. The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 28, 2026.
Crest history
24 crests on NOAA’s list since 1946.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 29, 2018 | 19.42 ft |
| 2 | June 9, 2008 | 15.78 ft |
| 3 | July 21, 2017 | 15.16 ft |
| 4 | July 1, 1978 | 14.92 ft |
| 5 | September 22, 2016 | 14.17 ft |
| 6 | February 9, 1966 | 13.67 ft |
| 7 | July 20, 2019 | 13.06 ft |
| 8 | August 19, 2007 | 12.84 ft |
| 9 | March 27, 1961 | 12.70 ft |
| 10 | June 17, 1984 | 12.69 ft |
| 11 | August 14, 2010 | 12.62 ft |
| 12 | July 15, 2024 | 12.57 ft |
| 13 | April 5, 2026 | 12.46 ft |
| 14 | April 4, 1956 | 12.35 ft |
| 15 | June 16, 1967 | 12.34 ft |
| 16 | July 21, 1951 | 12.32 ft |
| 17 | January 6, 1946 | 12.03 ft |
| 18 | April 4, 1981 | 11.87 ft |
| 19 | February 20, 1994 | 11.80 ft |
| 20 | September 21, 1983 | 11.62 ft |
| 21 | June 18, 1996 | 11.51 ft |
| 22 | September 16, 1992 | 11.47 ft |
| 23 | May 3, 1993 | 11.14 ft |
| 24 | June 2, 2000 | 10.28 ft |
Most recent crests
- April 5, 2026: 12.46 ft
- July 15, 2024: 12.57 ft
- July 20, 2019: 13.06 ft
- August 29, 2018: 19.42 ft
- July 21, 2017: 15.16 ft
- September 22, 2016: 14.17 ft
- August 14, 2010: 12.62 ft
- June 9, 2008: 15.78 ft
- August 19, 2007: 12.84 ft
- June 2, 2000: 10.28 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.
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.