Black River (WI) at Black River Falls
Observed Wed, Sep 23, 2:00 PM CDT
- Flood stage
- 47.00 ft
- Record crest
- 61.47 ft2010
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 55.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 51.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 47.00 ft |
| Action | 43.00 ft |
- 64.00 ftWater reaches the top of the levee and may begin to spill over into the Grove area.
- 47.00 ftSome rural roads may begin to flood including county Highway VV downstream near the La Crosse County line.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 13% |
| Moderate flooding | 9% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 28, 2026.
Crest history
34 crests on NOAA’s list since 1993.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 24, 2010 | 61.47 ft |
| 2 | June 20, 1993 | 61.19 ft |
| 3 | September 22, 2016 | 60.35 ft |
| 4 | April 18, 2019 | 58.04 ft |
| 5 | October 25, 2023 | 56.73 ft |
| 6 | August 28, 2021 | 55.93 ft |
| 7 | June 27, 1998 | 55.63 ft |
| 8 | April 21, 2023 | 53.42 ft |
| 9 | April 14, 2026 | 53.18 ft |
| 10 | April 7, 2001 | 52.08 ft |
| 11 | April 11, 2011 | 51.59 ft |
| 12 | May 18, 2017 | 51.44 ft |
| 13 | April 1, 2023 | 51.17 ft |
| 14 | June 2, 2000 | 50.94 ft |
| 15 | June 11, 2004 | 50.82 ft |
| 16 | May 31, 2004 | 50.79 ft |
| 17 | June 23, 2024 | 50.43 ft |
| 18 | July 21, 2019 | 50.30 ft |
| 19 | June 23, 2002 | 49.90 ft |
| 20 | May 20, 2014 | 49.86 ft |
| 21 | April 20, 2017 | 49.73 ft |
| 22 | May 31, 2013 | 49.31 ft |
| 23 | April 1, 1998 | 49.20 ft |
| 24 | April 22, 2025 | 49.15 ft |
| 25 | April 19, 2008 | 49.15 ft |
Most recent crests
- June 11, 2026: 47.62 ft
- April 14, 2026: 53.18 ft
- April 4, 2026: 48.66 ft
- March 22, 2026: 48.56 ft
- April 22, 2025: 49.15 ft
- March 31, 2025: 47.94 ft
- June 23, 2024: 50.43 ft
- October 25, 2023: 56.73 ft
- April 21, 2023: 53.42 ft
- April 1, 2023: 51.17 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.