Is the Black River flooding?

Wisconsin · 3 gauges · Wisconsin river levels

The Black River is tracked by 3 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 River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 3 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.

data refreshed 14 min ago

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 River at Neillsville, WI. The highest level ever recorded there was 23.80 ft on 10 September 1938, carrying 48,800 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1905 (114 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.91 ft, 20.9 ft below that record.

Drains 749 sq mi · gauge elevation 963 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Black River at Neillsville, WINo flooding2.91 ft18 ft
Black River near Galesville, WINo flooding3.41 ft12 ft
Black River at Medford, 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.