Station Name: LAKE MONONA AT MADISON, WI
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 840 feet

Nearest Address:
795 W Washington Ave
Madison, WI 53715
Dane County

GPS Coordinates: 43.0633297, -89.3970636

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Watch issued January 8 at 10:55AM CST until January 9 at 12:00AM CST by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Thu January 8, 2026, 10:55 AM
Expires: Thu January 8, 2026, 7:00 PM

A band of one inch or more of rainfall from Sauk County through Green Lake County expected. Given the increased rainfall totals, partially frozen ground temps, along with warm air temps will result in an increased potential for ponding and minor flooding for low-lying areas/roadways as well as rises on rivers from ice jams. * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and/or snow melt and/or ice jam is possible. * WHERE...A portion of south central Wisconsin, including the following counties, Columbia, Green Lake, Marquette and Sauk. * WHEN...From 3 PM CST this afternoon through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy rainfall of one inch or more paired with ice jam potential may result in ponding and minor flooding across the watch area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Flood Watch issued January 8 at 2:10PM CST until January 9 at 12:00AM CST by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Thu January 8, 2026, 2:10 PM
Expires: Thu January 8, 2026, 10:15 PM

A band of one inch or more of rainfall from Sauk County through Green Lake County expected. Given the increased rainfall totals, partially frozen ground temps, along with warm air temps will result in an increased potential for ponding and minor flooding for low-lying areas/roadways as well as rises on rivers from ice jams. * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and/or snowmelt and/or ice jam continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of south central Wisconsin, including the following counties, Columbia, Green Lake, Marquette and Sauk. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy rainfall of one inch or more paired with ice jam potential may result in ponding and minor flooding across the watch area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.