Is the Black Earth Creek flooding?

Wisconsin · 8 gauges · Wisconsin river levels

The Black Earth Creek is tracked by 8 USGS streamgauges in Wisconsin. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Black Earth Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 8 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Wisconsin river levels.

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Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Black Earth Creek at Black Earth, WI. The highest level ever recorded there was 9.81 ft on 21 August 2018, carrying 2,930 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1954 (72 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.07 ft, 7.7 ft below that record.

Drains 46 sq mi · gauge elevation 811 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Black Earth Creek at Black Earth, WINo flooding2.07 ft5.5 ft
Black Earth Creek at Stagecoach Rd near Cross Plains, WINo current data
Black Earth Creek near Brewery Rd at Cross Plains, WINo current data
Black Earth Creek at Cross Plains, WINo current data
Black Earth Creek @ Mills Street @ Cross Plains, WINo current data
Black Earth Creek near Treatment Plnt @ Cross Plains, WINo current data
Black Earth Creek @ S. Valley Rd near Black Earth, WINo current data
Black Earth Creek at Mazomanie, WINo current data
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.