River stage
Falls, Black River
- River level
- 35.68 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.09 ft
- Recent high
- 39.98 ft
- Recent low
- 35.39 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS BRFW3
- 30-day change
- +0.01 ft
- Average
- 36.14 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 61.47 ft
In brief
The Black River at Falls, WI read 35.68 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 7.32 ft below action stage. That is 0.01 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge BRFW3
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 61.47 ft | 2010-09-24 |
| 2 | 61.19 ft | 1993-06-20 |
| 3 | 60.35 ft | 2016-09-22 |
| 4 | 58.04 ft | 2019-04-18 |
| 5 | 56.73 ft | 2023-10-25 |
| 6 | 55.93 ft | 2021-08-28 |
| 7 | 55.63 ft | 1998-06-27 |
| 8 | 53.42 ft | 2023-04-21 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 47.00 ft
Some rural roads may begin to flood including county Highway VV downstream near the La Crosse County line.
- 64.00 ft
Water reaches the top of the levee and may begin to spill over into the Grove area.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Black River flooding at Falls?
No. The Black River at Falls is at 35.68 ft, 7.32 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Falls?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 43 ft, minor flooding 47 ft, moderate flooding 51 ft and major flooding 55 ft.
What is the highest the Black River has been at Falls?
The highest crest on record is 61.47 ft, on 2010-09-24.
Is the Black River high or low right now at Falls?
At 35.68 ft it is higher than 32% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge BRFW3); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 053813595). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.