Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 19.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 16.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 13.00 ft |
| Action | 10.00 ft |
- 20.00 ftSignificant flooding occurs in the older parts of town.
- 19.00 ftWater begins to flow over the low end of the Highway 131 Bridge.
- 14.00 ftWater may begin to flood the park and campground area in the old section of town.
- 13.00 ftFlooding of lowland swamps and farmland near the river occurs.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 8% |
| 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
18 crests on NOAA’s list since 1951.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 22, 1951 | 21.63 ft |
| 2 | June 9, 2008 | 21.21 ft |
| 3 | August 29, 2018 | 21.06 ft |
| 4 | July 2, 1978 | 20.00 ft |
| 5 | August 20, 2007 | 19.35 ft |
| 6 | September 23, 2016 | 17.90 ft |
| 7 | July 21, 2017 | 17.75 ft |
| 8 | June 1, 2000 | 15.30 ft |
| 9 | August 16, 2010 | 14.68 ft |
| 10 | March 16, 2019 | 14.65 ft |
| 11 | July 20, 2019 | 14.25 ft |
| 12 | June 23, 2013 | 14.20 ft |
| 13 | May 24, 2004 | 14.07 ft |
| 14 | April 6, 2026 | 13.77 ft |
| 15 | March 25, 2011 | 13.36 ft |
| 16 | July 10, 2000 | 13.30 ft |
| 17 | April 14, 2001 | 13.10 ft |
| 18 | March 16, 2007 | 13.07 ft |
Most recent crests
- April 6, 2026: 13.77 ft
- July 20, 2019: 14.25 ft
- March 16, 2019: 14.65 ft
- August 29, 2018: 21.06 ft
- July 21, 2017: 17.75 ft
- September 23, 2016: 17.90 ft
- June 23, 2013: 14.20 ft
- March 25, 2011: 13.36 ft
- August 16, 2010: 14.68 ft
- June 9, 2008: 21.21 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.