Black Earth Creek at Black Earth
Observed Mon, Sep 28, 4:00 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 5.50 ft
- Record crest
- 9.81 ft2018
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 8.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 7.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 5.50 ft |
| Action | 5.00 ft |
- 9.00 ftWater over roads and into basements throughout north end of village.
- 8.00 ftWater up to base of Olsen Rd bridge, downstream of village. Water up to base of Park St bridge. Community Park is flooded. Park St is flooded near the park.
- 7.00 ftCommunity Park is flooded. Park St near Community Park partially covered by water, water up to base of Railroad bridge east of Community Park. Water 1 foot from base of Park St Brdige. Water over Olsen Rd near Hwy DP, downstream of village. Water about 1 foot below Olsen Rd bridge deck. Water up to base of South Valley Rd bridge, upstream of village.
- 5.50 ftFlooding effects are confined mainly to lowland and agricultural land.
- 5.00 ftThere is minor lowland flooding.
- 4.50 ftThere is minor lowland flooding.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 25, 2026.
Crest history
86 crests on NOAA’s list since 1954.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 21, 2018 | 9.81 ft |
| 2 | August 2, 2001 | 7.08 ft |
| 3 | March 14, 2019 | 6.75 ft |
| 4 | July 3, 1954 | 6.58 ft |
| 5 | October 2, 2019 | 6.34 ft |
| 6 | February 21, 2018 | 6.21 ft |
| 7 | July 6, 1993 | 6.13 ft |
| 8 | June 8, 2008 | 6.02 ft |
| 9 | July 20, 2017 | 5.97 ft |
| 10 | June 11, 1957 | 5.96 ft |
| 11 | June 23, 2024 | 5.90 ft |
| 12 | June 15, 2016 | 5.86 ft |
| 13 | April 1, 1959 | 5.83 ft |
| 14 | July 11, 2008 | 5.80 ft |
| 15 | July 3, 1960 | 5.80 ft |
| 16 | May 22, 2004 | 5.72 ft |
| 17 | July 25, 1985 | 5.65 ft |
| 18 | October 2, 2018 | 5.51 ft |
| 19 | March 12, 1976 | 5.47 ft |
| 20 | June 13, 2008 | 5.40 ft |
| 21 | June 2, 2000 | 5.34 ft |
| 22 | February 20, 1955 | 5.28 ft |
| 23 | June 26, 2013 | 5.26 ft |
| 24 | August 19, 2007 | 5.26 ft |
| 25 | March 25, 1961 | 5.22 ft |
Most recent crests
- June 23, 2024: 5.90 ft
- September 12, 2022: 3.41 ft
- October 23, 2020: 4.46 ft
- July 10, 2020: 4.83 ft
- October 2, 2019: 6.34 ft
- March 14, 2019: 6.75 ft
- October 2, 2018: 5.51 ft
- August 21, 2018: 9.81 ft
- February 21, 2018: 6.21 ft
- July 20, 2017: 5.97 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.