Major Flood
22 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
20 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
What Floods at Each Level
23.8 ft
Water begins to reach the low steel on the County Road B Bridge, and reaches the flood of record.
19 ft
A few farm buildings may be affected.
18 ft
Some agricultural land begins to flood.
16 ft
The river is near bankfull in some locations.
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 9, 1938 | 23.8 ft | 48,800 cfs |
| Jun 27, 1943 | 22.49 ft | 41,600 cfs |
| Jun 5, 1905 | 22.4 ft | 41,100 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
NEIW3
River
Black River (WI)
County
Clark, WI
Coordinates
44.5597°N, 90.6150°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Black River (WI) at Neillsville?
The Black River (WI) at Neillsville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05381000) 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 Neillsville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Black River (WI) at Neillsville is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 22 feet.
How do I get alerts when Black River (WI) rises?
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Where is the Black River (WI) at Neillsville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Clark County, Wisconsin at coordinates 44.5597°N, 90.6150°W. USGS site number: 05381000. 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.