Black Earth Creek at Black Earth, WI
Is Black Earth Creek at Black Earth, WI flooding right now?
Black Earth Creek at Black Earth, WI measured 2.07 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 3.4 ft below its 5.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.07 ft
Streamflow
34 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 5.5 ft, with major flooding at 8 ft. The highest crest on record was 9.81 ft on Tue, Aug 21, 2018.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 5 ft | 2.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 5.5 ft | 3.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 7 ft | 4.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 8 ft | 5.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 9.81 ft | 2018-08-21 |
| 7.08 ft | 2001-08-02 |
| 6.75 ft | 2019-03-14 |
| 6.58 ft | 1954-07-03 |
| 6.34 ft | 2019-10-02 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Creek at Ct Highway Kp at Black Earth, WI | 1.0 mi | Dane County |
| Black Earth Creek @ S. Valley Rd near Black Earth, WI | 1.3 mi | Dane County |
| Garfoot Creek @ Ct Highway Kp near Cross Plains, WI | 3.0 mi | Dane County |
| Garfoot Creek near Cross Plains, WI | 3.1 mi | Dane County |
| Halfway Prairie Creek at Farm near Mazomanie, WI | 3.6 mi | Dane County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.