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This probabilistic forecast is issued by the North Central River Forecast Center.

	Hydrograph			River at a Glance			Download			Probability Information Weekly Chance of Exceeding Levels Chance of Exceeding Levels During Entire Period Short-term Probabilistic Guidance (Experimental)

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Forecasts for the Black Earth Creek at Black Earth are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.

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Flood Categories (in feet)

Major Flood Stage:	8
Moderate Flood Stage:	7
Flood Stage:	5.5
Action Stage:	5
Low Stage (in feet):	-9999

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
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 4.46 ft on 10/23/2020
(2) 4.83 ft on 07/10/2020
(3) 6.34 ft on 10/02/2019
(4) 6.75 ft on 03/14/2019
(5) 5.51 ft on 10/02/2018
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
(1) 1.84 ft on 09/12/2015
(2) 1.98 ft on 08/21/2013
(3) 2.09 ft on 07/16/2012

	Gauge Location	Disclaimer
Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates provided to the NWS by the gauge owner.

Flood Impacts & Photos

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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.
6.96	There is widespread flooding of lowland and agricultural land in the Black Earth area. This level is the 1 percent chance flood meaning there is a 1 percent chance in any given year of the river reaching this level.
6.64	There is widespread flooding of lowland and agricultural land in the Black Earth area. This level is the 2 percent chance flood meaning there is a 2 percent chance in any given year of the river reaching this level.
6.26	There is widespread flooding of lowland and agricultural land in the Black Earth area. This level is the 4 percent chance flood meaning there is a 4 percent chance in any given year of the river reaching this level.
5.78	Flooding effects are confined mainly to lowland and agricultural land. This level is the 10 percent chance flood meaning there is a 10 percent chance in any given year of the river reaching this level.
5.34	The main effects of flooding are to lowland and agricultural land. This level is the 20 percent chance flood meaning there is a 20 percent chance in any given year of the river reaching this level.
4.56	There is minor lowland flooding. This level is 50 percent chance flood meaning there is a 50 percent that the creek will reach this level in any given year.

Other Real-time and/or Archive Data Sources:

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Data and Site Info for Black Earth

Collaborative Agencies

The National Weather Service prepares its forecasts and other services in collaboration with agencies like the US Geological Survey, US Bureau of Reclamation, US Army Corps of Engineers, Natural Resource Conservation Service, National Park Service, ALERT Users Group, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and many state and local emergency managers across the country. For details, please click here.

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