River stage
Neillsville, Black River
- River level
- 2.75 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.06 ft
- Recent high
- 6.06 ft
- Recent low
- 2.75 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS NEIW3
- 30-day change
- -0.10 ft
- Average
- 3.19 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 23.80 ft
In brief
The Black River at Neillsville, WI read 2.75 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 13.25 ft below action stage. That is 0.10 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge NEIW3
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23.80 ft | 1938-09-10 |
| 2 | 22.49 ft | 1943-06-28 |
| 3 | 22.40 ft | 1905-06-06 |
| 4 | 21.07 ft | 2016-09-22 |
| 5 | 19.80 ft | 1914-06-05 |
| 6 | 19.30 ft | 1993-06-20 |
| 7 | 18.95 ft | 1980-09-21 |
| 8 | 18.77 ft | 2010-09-24 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 16.00 ft
The river is near bankfull in some locations.
- 18.00 ft
Some agricultural land begins to flood.
- 19.00 ft
A few farm buildings may be affected.
- 23.80 ft
Water begins to reach the low steel on the County Road B Bridge, and reaches the flood of record.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Black River flooding at Neillsville?
No. The Black River at Neillsville is at 2.75 ft, 13.25 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Neillsville?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 16 ft, minor flooding 18 ft, moderate flooding 20 ft and major flooding 22 ft.
What is the highest the Black River has been at Neillsville?
The highest crest on record is 23.8 ft, on 1938-09-10.
Is the Black River high or low right now at Neillsville?
At 2.75 ft it is higher than 0% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge NEIW3); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 05381000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.