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 Watch issued April 16 at 11:57PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 11:57 PM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin, including the following counties, in east central Wisconsin, Fond du Lac and Sheboygan. In south central Wisconsin, Dane, Green, Green Lake, Iowa, Lafayette, Marquette and Rock. In southeast Wisconsin, Dodge, Jefferson, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Walworth, Washington and Waukesha. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Excessive rain on saturated ground may result in flooding. An additional 1 to 2 inches of rainfall is likely, with locally higher amounts possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:05AM CDT until April 22 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 11:05 AM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 11:15 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Wisconsin River at Castle Rock Dam affecting Juneau and Adams Counties. Wisconsin River at Muscoda affecting Grant, Richland and Iowa Counties. .Between 6 and 8 inches of rain has fallen along the Wisconsin River this month. This has resulted in major flooding in central Wisconsin, and will cause minor flooding at Muscoda. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wisconsin River at Muscoda. * WHEN...From late Friday night to 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 10:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 7.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Saturday morning to a crest of 9.9 feet Sunday 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 9.9 feet on 03/29/1935. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional river and weather information is available at www.weather.gov/lacrosse. The next statement will be issued Friday morning by 1115 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 8:52PM CDT until April 22 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 8:52 PM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 12:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Wisconsin River at Castle Rock Dam affecting Juneau and Adams Counties. Wisconsin River at Muscoda affecting Iowa, Grant and Richland Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wisconsin River at Muscoda. * WHEN...From late Friday night to 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 8:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 7.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Saturday morning to a crest of 9.9 feet Sunday 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 9.9 feet on 03/29/1935. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional river and weather information is available at www.weather.gov/lacrosse. The next statement will be issued Friday afternoon by noon CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 7:24PM CDT until April 19 at 5:30AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 7:24 PM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 7:30 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Baraboo River Near Baraboo affecting Columbia and Sauk Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Baraboo River near Baraboo. * WHEN...Until early Sunday 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 7:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 16.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:00 PM CDT Thursday was 16.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.2 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday 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

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 Friday morning at 730 AM CDT.

Flash Flood Watch issued April 16 at 11:57PM CDT until April 19 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 11:57 PM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 8:00 AM

* 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 has resulted in very high water level on the Wisconsin River. An additional 1 to 2 inches of rainfall is likely, with locally higher amounts possible. - 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. You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.