River stage
Galesville, Black River
- River level
- 3.48 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.12 ft
- Recent high
- 9.90 ft
- Recent low
- 3.29 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS GALW3
- 30-day change
- +0.10 ft
- Average
- 4.01 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 16.79 ft
In brief
The Black River at Galesville, WI read 3.48 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 6.52 ft below action stage. That is 0.10 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge GALW3
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16.79 ft | 2010-09-25 |
| 2 | 16.64 ft | 1993-06-21 |
| 3 | 15.46 ft | 1980-09-23 |
| 4 | 15.14 ft | 1986-09-24 |
| 5 | 14.98 ft | 2023-10-27 |
| 6 | 14.96 ft | 2016-09-24 |
| 7 | 14.95 ft | 2019-04-20 |
| 8 | 14.84 ft | 1983-03-08 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 10.00 ft
The recreational area and boat landing off Highway 35 begins to flood.
- 12.00 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.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Black River flooding at Galesville?
No. The Black River at Galesville is at 3.48 ft, 6.52 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Galesville?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 10 ft, minor flooding 12 ft, moderate flooding 13 ft and major flooding 15 ft.
What is the highest the Black River has been at Galesville?
The highest crest on record is 16.79 ft, on 2010-09-25.
Is the Black River high or low right now at Galesville?
At 3.48 ft it is higher than 37% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge GALW3); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 05382000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.