Yellow River at Necedah, WI
Is Yellow River at Necedah, WI flooding right now?
Yellow River at Necedah, WI measured 9.13 ft on 2026-09-11 00:00:00 UTC. That observation was 5.9 ft below its 15 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
9.13 ft
Streamflow
76 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 15 ft, with major flooding at 18 ft. The highest crest on record was 19.98 ft on Sun, Sep 26, 2010.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12 ft | 2.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 15 ft | 5.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 16.5 ft | 7.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 18 ft | 8.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 19.98 ft | 2010-09-26 |
| 18.77 ft | 2019-04-20 |
| 18.42 ft | 2016-09-25 |
| 18.39 ft | 2026-04-17 |
| 17.47 ft | 2024-06-25 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| South Branch Yellow River near Necedah, WI | 4.0 mi | Juneau County |
| Little Yellow River near Necedah, WI | 5.6 mi | Juneau County |
| Big Roche a Cri Creek @ State Hwy 21 near Arkdale, WI | 9.1 mi | Adams County |
| Lemonweir River at New Lisbon, WI | 11.0 mi | Juneau County |
| Neal Lateral at Control Structure 8 near Finley, WI | 12.1 mi | Juneau 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.