Black River near Galesville, WI
Is Black River near Galesville, WI flooding right now?
Black River near Galesville, WI measured 3.41 ft on 2026-09-11 00:45:00 UTC. That observation was 8.6 ft below its 12 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.41 ft
Streamflow
557 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 15 ft. The highest crest on record was 16.79 ft on Sat, Sep 25, 2010.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 6.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 8.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 13 ft | 9.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 15 ft | 11.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 16.79 ft | 2010-09-25 |
| 16.64 ft | 1993-06-21 |
| 15.46 ft | 1980-09-23 |
| 15.14 ft | 1986-09-24 |
| 14.98 ft | 2023-10-27 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Halfway Creek at Cth Zn near Onalaska, WI | 9.3 mi | La Crosse County |
| Sand Lake Coulee at Cth Ot near Onalaska, WI | 9.4 mi | La Crosse County |
| Halfway Creek at Mouth at Cth Z near Onalaska, WI | 10.0 mi | La Crosse County |
| Trempealeau River at Dodge, WI | 14.1 mi | Trempealeau County |
| La Crosse River near La Crosse, WI | 14.3 mi | La Crosse 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.