Mississippi's Been Running High At La Crosse

Strong, Severe Storms Possible This Afternoon/Evening

After a few non-severe storms this morning, another round of storms is expected to fire over southern Minnesota a northern Iowa by mid afternoon. Some could become severe as they track east with a large hail and damaging wind threat. A tornado is possible. The storms will gradually exit east and weaken by late evening. Read More >

During November 2019, the average 7 AM stage for the Mississippi River at La Crosse, WI was 8.51 feet. This was the highest average stage for a November. The previous record was 7.67 feet in 2010. Last year was the fifth highest. The ten highest November average 7 AM stages at La Crosse are... Average Rank 7 AM Stage Year ---- ---------- ---- 1 8.51 feet 2019 2 7.67 feet 2010 3 7.44 feet 1991 4 7.13 feet 1982 5 7.12 feet 2018 6 7.00 feet 1971 7 6.88 feet 1995 8 6.75 feet 1968 9 6.69 feet 2016 10 6.60 feet 1972 Every month this year has been in the top ten for average monthly stage. Four of these have been the highest for their respective months. January 6.33 feet 5th Highest February 5.96 feet 10th Highest March 9.11 feet 3rd Highest April 13.65 feet Highest May 11.95 feet Highest June 10.11 feet 5th Highest July 9.87 feet 2nd Highest August 6.61 feet 10th Highest September 7.57 feet 5th Highest October 10.83 feet Highest November 8.51 feet Highest