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Weather Forecast Office La Crosse, WI

North Central River Forecast Center

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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.

NOTE: Forecasts for the South Branch Root River at Lanesboro 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:	18
Moderate Flood Stage:	16
Flood Stage:	12
Action Stage:	10
Low Stage (in feet):	-9999

Historic Crests
(1) 19.20 ft on 03/26/1950
(2) 17.23 ft on 06/29/1942
(3) 14.35 ft on 07/11/1981
(4) 13.82 ft on 06/09/2008
(5) 13.75 ft on 06/23/2013
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 13.75 ft on 06/23/2013
(2) 9.69 ft on 09/24/2010
(3) 13.82 ft on 06/09/2008
(4) 9.81 ft on 03/14/2007
(5) 9.99 ft on 06/17/2004
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
(1) 1.00 ft on 07/01/1988

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	Gauge Location	Disclaimer
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.

Flood Impacts & Photos

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18	The river overflows the right bank downstream from the gage site. "The Flat" area is flooded and water begins to threaten some of the businesses downstream from the gage.
14	The river may begin to threaten "The Flat" area at this level and the ballfield will begin to experience some flooding.
12	The river begins to overflow the left bank downstream from the foot bridge where the gage is located.
Photos (1) Upstream view at Lanesboro, July 7th, 2014 (2) Downstream view at Lanesboro, July 7th, 2014 (3) View looking downstream from City Campground near Dam above the gage location

About This Location

Latitude: 43.721944° N, Longitude: 91.978611° W, Horizontal Datum: NAD83/WGS84

River Stage Reference Frame	Gauge Height	Flood Stage	Uses
NWS stage	0 ft	12 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	Not Available	Not Available	Survey grade GPS equipment, FEMA flood plain maps, newer USGS topographic maps
NGVD 29	Not Available	Not Available	Older USGS topographic maps, NGVD29 benchmarks
MSL	Not Available	Not Available	Older USGS topographic maps, MSL benchmarks
Other	815.51 ft	827.51 ft	Uses 1912 Datum

Current/Historical Observations:

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Data and Site Info for Lanesboro

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La Crosse Weather Forecast Office
N2788 County Rd FA
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 784-7294
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