Black Earth Creek at Black Earth

Last updated: Jun 9, 2025, 9:24 AM UTC

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Observed (OBS) 06/09/2025 3:00 AM CDT

Record: 9.8 ft

CATEGORY STAGE

Major Flooding 8 ft

Moderate Flooding 7 ft

Minor Flooding 5.5 ft

Action 5 ft

Reliability of the Forecast: Based on current and forecast river, weather and reservoir conditions

NOTE: Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.

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.
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	CATEGORY	STAGE
	Major Flooding	8 ft
	Moderate Flooding	7 ft
	Minor Flooding	5.5 ft
	Action	5 ft

Flood Impacts 🅘

9 - Water over roads and into basements throughout north end of village.
8 - Water up to base of Olsen Rd bridge, downstream of village. Water up to base of Park St bridge. Community Park is flooded. Park St is flooded near the park.
7 - Community Park is flooded. Park St near Community Park partially covered by water, water up to base of Railroad bridge east of Community Park. Water 1 foot from base of Park St Brdige. Water over Olsen Rd near Hwy DP, downstream of village. Water about 1 foot below Olsen Rd bridge deck. Water up to base of South Valley Rd bridge, upstream of village.

Gauge Info

Coordinates	43.1342, -89.7322
RFC	NCRFC
State	WI
WFO	MKX
County	Dane
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey	USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS	05406500

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1.	5.90 ft	on 06-23-2024
2.	3.41 ft	on 09-12-2022
3.	4.46 ft	on 10-23-2020
4.	4.83 ft	on 07-10-2020
5.	6.34 ft	on 10-02-2019

Historic Crests

1.	9.81 ft	on 08-21-2018
2.	7.08 ft	on 08-02-2001
3.	6.75 ft	on 03-14-2019
4.	6.58 ft	on 07-03-1954
5.	6.34 ft	on 10-02-2019

Vertical Datum Table

type	NAVD88
major Flooding	820.76 ft
moderate Flooding	819.76 ft
minor Flooding	818.26 ft
action	817.76 ft
Latest Value	815.03 ft
Gauge Zero	812.76 ft

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1.	5.90 ft	on 06-23-2024
2.	3.41 ft	on 09-12-2022
3.	4.46 ft	on 10-23-2020
4.	4.83 ft	on 07-10-2020
5.	6.34 ft	on 10-02-2019
6.	6.75 ft	on 03-14-2019
7.	5.51 ft	on 10-02-2018
8.	9.81 ft	on 08-21-2018
9.	6.21 ft	on 02-21-2018
10.	5.97 ft	on 07-20-2017
11.	4.21 ft	on 10-26-2016
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86.	6.58 ft	on 07-03-1954

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2.	7.08 ft	on 08-02-2001
3.	6.75 ft	on 03-14-2019
4.	6.58 ft	on 07-03-1954
5.	6.34 ft	on 10-02-2019
6.	6.21 ft	on 02-21-2018
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9.	5.97 ft	on 07-20-2017
10.	5.96 ft	on 06-11-1957
11.	5.90 ft	on 06-23-2024
12.	5.86 ft	on 06-15-2016
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23.	5.26 ft	on 06-26-2013
24.	5.26 ft	on 08-19-2007
25.	5.22 ft	on 03-25-1961
26.	5.13 ft	on 07-01-1978
27.	5.08 ft	on 01-27-1974
28.	5.07 ft	on 01-25-1967
29.	5.05 ft	on 03-02-1965
30.	5.04 ft	on 02-20-1994
31.	5.04 ft	on 02-09-1966
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42.	4.51 ft	on 06-17-1996
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44.	4.46 ft	on 10-23-2020
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61.	3.60 ft	on 02-24-1958
62.	3.59 ft	on 04-14-2014
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69.	3.49 ft	on 03-19-1979
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