Black River (WI) at Galesville

1. 12.00 ftFlooding mainly impacts wildlands and agricultural pasture land. The approaches on both ends of the County Road VV bridge over the Black River in Jackson County may begin to flood and the bridge gates may be closed.
2. 10.00 ftThe recreational area and boat landing off Highway 35 begins to flood.

Chance of flooding, September to November

The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 28, 2026.

Most recent crests

• April 16, 2026: 14.25 ft
• April 7, 2026: 12.51 ft
• March 25, 2026: 12.44 ft
• June 25, 2024: 13.37 ft
• October 27, 2023: 14.98 ft
• April 22, 2023: 14.52 ft
• April 3, 2023: 13.45 ft
• August 29, 2021: 14.81 ft
• April 20, 2019: 14.95 ft
• March 18, 2019: 13.42 ft

• UpstreamBlack River (WI) at Black River Falls
• DownstreamMississippi River at Lock and Dam 7 - La Crescent
• Mississippi River at Lock and Dam 6 - Trempealeau
• Mississippi River
• Trempealeau River at Dodge
• La Crosse River at La Crosse
• Trempealeau River at Blair
• Mississippi River at La Crosse - Pool 8
• Trempealeau River at Arcadia

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.

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.