RIVER GAUGE · BLACK RIVER (WI)
Black River (WI) at Black River Falls
Jackson County, Wisconsin
Water level36.05 ft
Flow451 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action43 ft
Minor flood47 ft
Moderate flood51 ft
Major flood55 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 64 ft
Water reaches the top of the levee and may begin to spill over into the Grove area.
- 47 ft
Some rural roads may begin to flood including county Highway VV downstream near the La Crosse County line.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2010 | 61.47 ft | 56,700 cfs |
| Jun 19, 1993 | 61.19 ft | 64,000 cfs |
| Sep 22, 2016 | 60.35 ft | 54,200 cfs |
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