Major Flood
15 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
13 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
12 ft
Flooding mainly impacts wildlands and agricultural pasture land. The approaches on both ends of the County Road VV bridge over the Black River in Jackson County may begin to flood and the bridge gates may be closed.
10 ft
The recreational area and boat landing off Highway 35 begins to flood.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2010 | 16.79 ft | 66,900 cfs |
| Jun 21, 1993 | 16.64 ft | 64,000 cfs |
| Sep 23, 1980 | 15.46 ft | 44,400 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
GALW3
River
Black River (WI)
County
Trempealeau, WI
Coordinates
44.0603°N, 91.2872°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Black River (WI) at Galesville?
The Black River (WI) at Galesville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05382000) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Black River (WI) at Galesville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Black River (WI) at Galesville is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
How do I get alerts when Black River (WI) rises?
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Where is the Black River (WI) at Galesville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin at coordinates 44.0603°N, 91.2872°W. USGS site number: 05382000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.