Black Earth Creek at Black Earth
Dane County, Wisconsin
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 9 ft
Water over roads and into basements throughout north end of village.
- 8 ft
Water up to base of Olsen Rd bridge, downstream of village. Water up to base of Park St bridge. Community Park is flooded. Park St is flooded near the park.
- 7 ft
Community Park is flooded. Park St near Community Park partially covered by water, water up to base of Railroad bridge east of Community Park. Water 1 foot from base of Park St Brdige. Water over Olsen Rd near Hwy DP, downstream of village. Water about 1 foot below Olsen Rd bridge deck. Water up to base of South Valley Rd bridge, upstream of village.
- 5.5 ft
Flooding effects are confined mainly to lowland and agricultural land.
- 5 ft
There is minor lowland flooding.
- 4.5 ft
There is minor lowland flooding.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2018 | 9.81 ft | 2,930 cfs |
| Aug 2, 2001 | 7.08 ft | 1,720 cfs |
| Mar 13, 2019 | 6.75 ft | 1,030 cfs |
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