Yahara River at Windsor, WI
Is Yahara River at Windsor, WI flooding right now?
Yahara River at Windsor, WI measured 1.14 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 6.9 ft below its 8 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.14 ft
Streamflow
5 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 8 ft, with major flooding at 10 ft. The highest crest on record was 6.97 ft on Mon, Jun 9, 2008.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6 ft | 4.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 8 ft | 6.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 9 ft | 7.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 10 ft | 8.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 6.97 ft | 2008-06-09 |
| 6.87 ft | 2007-08-19 |
| 6.74 ft | 2019-03-14 |
| 6.58 ft | 1993-07-06 |
| 6.37 ft | 2010-07-23 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| E.Branch Starkweather Creek at I-90 at Madison, WI | 4.7 mi | Dane County |
| Yahara River at State Highway 113 at Madison, WI | 4.7 mi | Dane County |
| Sixmile Creek at Woodland Drive near Waunakee, WI | 5.2 mi | Dane County |
| Sixmile Creek @ County Trnk Hghwy M near Waunakee, WI | 6.0 mi | Dane County |
| Sixmile Creek at State Highway 19 near Waunakee, WI | 6.2 mi | Dane County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.