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Datum: NAVD88

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NOTE: 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.

Reliability of the Forecast: Based on current and forecast river, weather and reservoir conditions

NOTE: Forecasts for the Pecatonica River at Darlington are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.

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Flood Categories (in feet)

Major Flood Stage:	16
Moderate Flood Stage:	15
Flood Stage:	13.5
Action Stage:	10
Low Stage (in feet):	-9999

Historic Crests
(1) 20.71 ft on 07/16/1950
(2) 19.80 ft on 06/29/1990
(3) 19.16 ft on 06/30/1969
(4) 18.22 ft on 07/06/1993
(5) 17.65 ft on 02/28/1948
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 15.84 ft on 10/03/2019
(2) 15.84 ft on 10/03/2019
(3) 14.31 ft on 09/14/2019 (P)
(4) 17.62 ft on 03/15/2019 (P)
(5) 13.95 ft on 10/12/2018 (P)
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
(1) 1.10 ft on 11/29/1966
(2) 1.72 ft on 09/12/2003
(3) 1.74 ft on 09/14/2005
(4) 1.92 ft on 09/21/2012
(5) 1.97 ft on 12/04/2022
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Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates provided to the NWS by the gauge owner.

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20.8	This level is the 1 percent chance flood meaning that there is a 1 percent chance in any given year of the river reaching this level. There is major urban flooding in Darlington. The Wisconsin Power and Light substation in Darlington is flooded.
19.39	This level is the 2 percent chance flood meaning that there is a 2 percent chance in any given year of the river reaching this level. There is major urban flooding in darlington. Highways 23 and 81 are flooded and closed as are some other streets in downtown Darlington. The Wisconsin Power and Light substation in Darlington is flooded.
19	There is major urban flooding in Darlington. The Wisconsin Power and Light substation in Darlington is flooded.
18.3	This level is the 4 percent chance flood meaning that there is a 4 percent chance in any given year of the river reaching this level. There is major urban flooding in Darlington.
17.3	There is major urban flooding in Darlington.
17.1	This level is the 10 percent chance flood meaning that there is a 10 percent chance in any given year of the river reaching this level. There is major urban flooding in Darlington.
16	There is major urban flooding in Darlington. Highways 23 and 81 are flooded and closed as are some streets in downtown Darlington.
15.8	This level is the 20 percent chance flood meaning that there is a 20 percent chance in any given year of the river reaching this level. Highways 23 and 81 in Darlington are flooded and closed as is Main Street. The Lafayette County Fairgrounds are flooded.
15.5	There is flooding in Calamine, Wisconsin, about 5 miles upstream of Darlington. Highways 23 and 81 are flooded and closed in Darlington as is a good part of Main Street. The Lafayette County Fairgrounds are flooded.
15	Highways 23 (Main St bridge) and 81 are flooded and closed in Darlington. A portion of Main Street in Darlington is flooded. A good part of the Lafayette County Fairgrounds is flooded.
13.9	This level is about a 50 percent chance flood meaning there is a 50 percent chance in any given year of the river reaching this level. Floodwaters cover a portion of Main Street in Darlington. A part of the Lafayette County Fairgrounds is flooded.
13.5	Floodwaters touch Main Street in Darlington. A part of the Lafayette County Fairgrounds has 2 to 3 feet of water over it.
13	There is minor urban flooding in Darlington.
12	There is flooding of agricultural land in the Darlington area.
11	There is flooding of agricultural land and lowland.
10	There is minor lowland flooding in the Darlington area.

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Latitude: 42.677778° N, Longitude: 90.118611° W, Horizontal Datum: NAD83/WGS84

River Stage Reference Frame	Gauge Height	Flood Stage	Uses
NWS stage	0 ft	13.5 ft	Interpreting hydrographs and NWS watch, warnings, and forecasts, and inundation maps
Vertical Datum	Elevation (gauge height = 0)	Elevation (gauge height = flood stage)	Elevation information source
NAVD88	802.14 ft	815.14 ft	Survey grade GPS equipment, FEMA flood plain maps, newer USGS topographic maps
NGVD 29	802.42 ft	815.92 ft	Older USGS topographic maps, NGVD29 benchmarks
MSL	Not Available	Not Available	Older USGS topographic maps, MSL benchmarks
Other	Not Available	Not Available

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