Station Name: BLACK EARTH CREEK NR BREWERY RD AT CROSS PLAINS,WI
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 879 feet

Nearest Address:
2599 Main St
Cross Plains, WI 53528
Dane County

GPS Coordinates: 43.1097222, -89.6408333

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued April 22 at 5:19AM CDT until April 22 at 9:55AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Wed April 22, 2026, 5:19 AM
Expires: Wed April 22, 2026, 10:00 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Wisconsin River At Portage affecting Columbia County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Rock River At Newville affecting Rock County. Rock River Near Lake Koshkonong affecting Rock and Jefferson Counties. Rock River At Fort Atkinson affecting Jefferson County. Rock River At Afton affecting Rock and Winnebago Counties. Rock River At Jefferson affecting Jefferson County. Rock River At Watertown affecting Jefferson County. ROCK RIVER near LEBANON-3 E-HWY MM BRIDGE affecting Dodge County. Fox River At Princeton affecting Green Lake County. Fox River Near Berlin affecting Green Lake County. Crawfish River At Milford affecting Jefferson County. Fox River Lower At Rochester affecting Racine County. Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Lake and Kenosha Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Wisconsin River at Portage. * WHEN...Until late this morning. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Water is near homes in the Blackhawk Park area of Portage on the south side of the river along Old River Road. Floodwaters are over West Lake Road, West Lane Rd, and Blackhawk Road in the Blackhawk Park area. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:50 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 17.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 5:50 PM CDT Tuesday was 17.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 14.7 feet Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.4 feet on 04/28/2018. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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. 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 this morning at 1000 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 21 at 9:46PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Tue April 21, 2026, 9:46 PM
Expires: Wed April 22, 2026, 10:00 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Wisconsin... Rock River At Afton affecting Winnebago and Rock Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River at Afton. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 11.1 feet, Floodwaters affect Riverside Park and a road in Riverside park on the north side of Janesville and South River Road on the south side of Janesville. Floodwaters affect low spots on South River Rd on the south side of Janesville. Floodwaters affect a home on South Christian Rd on the east side of the river in the Afton area. There is extensive lowland and agricultural land flooding in the Afton and Janesville areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 10.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM CDT Tuesday was 10.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 10.6 feet. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.0 feet on 06/01/2004. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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. 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 Wednesday morning at 1000 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 21 at 9:48PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Tue April 21, 2026, 9:48 PM
Expires: Wed April 22, 2026, 10:00 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Rock River At Newville affecting Rock County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Rock River at Newville. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 7.5 feet, Floodwaters surround some homes near East Mallwood Drive and are into yards and roads across eastern Newville. Floodwaters affect a riverside restaurant and its parking lot on the south side of the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 7.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM CDT Tuesday was 7.3 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 6.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.3 feet on 10/15/2018. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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. 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 Wednesday morning at 1000 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 21 at 9:48PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Tue April 21, 2026, 9:48 PM
Expires: Wed April 22, 2026, 10:00 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Rock River Near Lake Koshkonong affecting Jefferson and Rock Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River near Lake Koshkonong. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 11.3 feet, There is knee-deep water over Blackhawk Island Road. Lamp Road on west side of river also becomes flooded. Lake Koshkonong merges with Mud Lake to the east of Lake Koshkonong. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 11.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM CDT Tuesday was 11.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.3 feet tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.4 feet on 03/29/2009. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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. 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 Wednesday morning at 1000 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 22 at 5:19AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Wed April 22, 2026, 5:19 AM
Expires: Wed April 22, 2026, 5:30 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Wisconsin River At Portage affecting Columbia County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Rock River At Newville affecting Rock County. Rock River Near Lake Koshkonong affecting Rock and Jefferson Counties. Rock River At Fort Atkinson affecting Jefferson County. Rock River At Afton affecting Rock and Winnebago Counties. Rock River At Jefferson affecting Jefferson County. Rock River At Watertown affecting Jefferson County. ROCK RIVER near LEBANON-3 E-HWY MM BRIDGE affecting Dodge County. Fox River At Princeton affecting Green Lake County. Fox River Near Berlin affecting Green Lake County. Crawfish River At Milford affecting Jefferson County. Fox River Lower At Rochester affecting Racine County. Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Lake and Kenosha Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River at Afton. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 11.1 feet, Floodwaters affect Riverside Park and a road in Riverside park on the north side of Janesville and South River Road on the south side of Janesville. Floodwaters affect low spots on South River Rd on the south side of Janesville. Floodwaters affect a home on South Christian Rd on the east side of the river in the Afton area. There is extensive lowland and agricultural land flooding in the Afton and Janesville areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 10.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:00 AM CDT Wednesday was 10.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 10.7 feet. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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. 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 this morning at 1000 AM CDT.