Is the Yahara River flooding?
The Yahara River is tracked by 7 USGS streamgauges in Wisconsin. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Yahara River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 7 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Wisconsin river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Yahara River at Mc Farland, WI. The highest level ever recorded there was 7.78 ft on 6 September 2018, carrying 877 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1930 (93 annual peaks).
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yahara River at Windsor, WI | No flooding | 1.14 ft | 8 ft | |
| Yahara River near Fulton, WI | No flooding | 4.21 ft | 10 ft | |
| Yahara River at State Highway 113 at Madison, WI | No current data | — | — | — |
| Yahara River at East Main Street at Madison, WI | No current data | — | — | — |
| Yahara River at Mc Farland, WI | No current data | — | — | — |
| Yahara River @ Exchange St Bridge at Mc Farland, WI | No current data | — | — | — |
| Yahara River @ Forton Street Bridge @ Stoughton, WI | No current data | — | — | — |
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.