River stage
Black River (WI)
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 5 of 5
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 5 of 5 gauges on the Black River (WI) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Black River levels, gauge by gauge
The Black River is measured at 5 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Falls | 35.68 ft | normal, steady |
| Galesville | 3.48 ft | normal, steady |
| Hatfield | 786.39 ft | normal, steady |
| Hatfield Dam | 882.23 ft | below flood stage |
| Neillsville | 2.75 ft | normal, steady |
Recent levels on the Black River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Falls, WI, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Black River (AR, MO) different river, same name
- Black River (LA) different river, same name
- Black River (MI) different river, same name
- Black River (Jeddo, MI) different river, same name
- Black River (NC, SC) different river, same name
- Black River (NY) different river, same name
- Black River (OH) different river, same name
- Black River (VT) different river, same name
Frequently asked questions
Is the Black River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 5 reporting gauges on the Black River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Black River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Falls is at 35.68 ft; Galesville is at 3.48 ft; Hatfield is at 786.39 ft; Neillsville is at 2.75 ft.
Where is the Black River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 5 gauges on the Black River in Wisconsin.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.