Station Name: BLACK EARTH CREEK AT BLACK EARTH, WI
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 824 feet

Nearest Address:
9700 US Hwy 14
Black Earth, WI 53515
Dane County

GPS Coordinates: 43.13416667, -89.7322222

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:28PM CDT until April 22 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 10:28 PM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 1:30 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Kickapoo River at Steuben affecting Crawford County. Wisconsin River at Muscoda affecting Grant, Iowa and Richland Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Black River Near Galesville affecting La Crosse and Trempealeau Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Wisconsin River at Muscoda. * WHEN...Until late Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, There is extensive lowland flooding. However no flooding has been reported in Muscoda in previous years. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 8.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 9.9 feet early Sunday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.9 feet on 03/29/1935. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional river and weather information is available at www.weather.gov/lacrosse. The next statement will be issued Saturday afternoon by 130 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 9:35AM CDT until April 22 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 9:35 AM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 9:45 AM

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Wisconsin River at Muscoda affecting Grant, Iowa and Richland Counties. .Minor flooding is expected along the Wisconsin River at Muscoda. It is expected to rise to a crest of 10.0 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Wisconsin River at Muscoda. * WHEN...Until Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, There is extensive lowland flooding. However no flooding has been reported in Muscoda in previous years. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 9.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM CDT Saturday was 9.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.0 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.0 feet on 04/14/1951. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional river and weather information is available at www.weather.gov/lacrosse. The next statement will be issued Sunday morning by 945 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:15PM CDT until April 22 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 10:15 PM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 10:15 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Baraboo River Near Baraboo affecting Columbia and Sauk Counties. Milwaukee River Near Cedarburg affecting Ozaukee County. Crawfish River At Milford affecting Jefferson County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Baraboo River near Baraboo. * WHEN...Until early Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, If Wisconsin River at Portage up to 17 feet also, water impacts parking lots near Hwy 33 and water over Tritz Rd near Hwy 33. There is widespread flooding of agricultural land. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 16.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM CDT Friday was 16.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.2 feet early Sunday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.3 feet on 04/15/2014. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

To escape rising water, take the shortest path to higher ground. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim, or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters, stop, turn around and go another way. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 1015 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:11PM CDT until April 18 at 1:29PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 10:11 PM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 10:15 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Wisconsin River At Wisconsin Dells affecting Columbia and Sauk Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Wisconsin River At Portage affecting Columbia County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wisconsin River at Wisconsin Dells. * WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, There is widespread flooding to agricultural land and wooded land in the Wisconsin Dells area. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 15.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to a crest of 16.0 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.0 feet on 05/10/1960. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 1015 AM CDT.

Flash Flood Watch issued April 18 at 5:41AM CDT until April 19 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 5:41 AM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 1:45 PM

* WHAT...Flash flooding due to the potential compromise of the Caledonia-Lewiston Levee. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has indicated that the Calendonia-Lewiston Levee along the Wisconsin River may become compromised as the river levels rise. If this takes place, a rapid inundation of water is expected along the south and west side of the river. The City of Portage is not anticipated to be impacted by a potential compromise of the Caledonia-Lewiston Levee. * WHERE...A portion of south central Wisconsin, including the following counties, Columbia and Sauk along the south and west side of the Wisconsin River. Areas affected include, but are not limited to the Pine Island State Wildlife Area and portions of Highway 33. The City of Portage is not anticipated to be impacted by a potential compromise of the Caledonia-Lewiston Levee. * WHEN...Through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...A compromised levee may result in flash flooding of low-lying areas along the Caledonia-Lewiston Levee. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Excessive rainfall over the past several days has resulted in very high water level on the Wisconsin River. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PLAN NOW so you will know what to do in an emergency. Keep informed by listening to local radio and television for statements and possible warnings. Follow the advice of public safety officials.