Black River (WI) at Neillsville
Observed Sat, Sep 26, 6:00 PM CDT
- Flood stage
- 18.00 ft
- Record crest
- 23.80 ft1938
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 22.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 20.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 18.00 ft |
| Action | 16.00 ft |
- 23.80 ftWater begins to reach the low steel on the County Road B Bridge, and reaches the flood of record.
- 19.00 ftA few farm buildings may be affected.
- 18.00 ftSome agricultural land begins to flood.
- 16.00 ftThe river is near bankfull in some locations.
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
10 crests on NOAA’s list since 1905.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 10, 1938 | 23.80 ft |
| 2 | June 28, 1943 | 22.49 ft |
| 3 | June 6, 1905 | 22.40 ft |
| 4 | September 22, 2016 | 21.07 ft |
| 5 | June 5, 1914 | 19.80 ft |
| 6 | June 20, 1993 | 19.30 ft |
| 7 | September 21, 1980 | 18.95 ft |
| 8 | September 24, 2010 | 18.77 ft |
| 9 | September 22, 1986 | 18.65 ft |
| 10 | April 18, 2019 | 18.42 ft |
Most recent crests
- April 18, 2019: 18.42 ft
- September 22, 2016: 21.07 ft
- September 24, 2010: 18.77 ft
- June 20, 1993: 19.30 ft
- September 22, 1986: 18.65 ft
- September 21, 1980: 18.95 ft
- June 28, 1943: 22.49 ft
- September 10, 1938: 23.80 ft
- June 5, 1914: 19.80 ft
- June 6, 1905: 22.40 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.