Station Name: Madison 2NW
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 847 feet

Nearest Address:
Howard Temin Lakeshore Path
Madison, WI 53706
Dane County

GPS Coordinates: 43.0994, -89.4044

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Watch issued April 16 at 11:57PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 11:57 PM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin, including the following counties, in east central Wisconsin, Fond du Lac and Sheboygan. In south central Wisconsin, Dane, Green, Green Lake, Iowa, Lafayette, Marquette and Rock. In southeast Wisconsin, Dodge, Jefferson, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Walworth, Washington and Waukesha. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Excessive rain on saturated ground may result in flooding. An additional 1 to 2 inches of rainfall is likely, with locally higher amounts possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 7:24PM CDT until April 19 at 5:30AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 7:24 PM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 7:30 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Baraboo River Near Baraboo affecting Columbia and Sauk Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Baraboo River near Baraboo. * WHEN...Until early Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, If Wisconsin River at Portage up to 17 feet also, water impacts parking lots near Hwy 33 and water over Tritz Rd near Hwy 33. There is widespread flooding of agricultural land. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 16.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:00 PM CDT Thursday was 16.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.2 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.3 feet on 04/15/2014. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Friday morning at 730 AM CDT.

Flash Flood Watch issued April 16 at 11:57PM CDT until April 19 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 11:57 PM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...Flash flooding due to the potential compromise of the Caledonia-Lewiston Levee. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has indicated that the Calendonia-Lewiston Levee along the Wisconsin River may become compromised as the river levels rise. If this takes place, a rapid inundation of water is expected along the south and west side of the river. The City of Portage is not anticipated to be impacted by a potential compromise of the Caledonia-Lewiston Levee. * WHERE...A portion of south central Wisconsin, including the following counties, Columbia and Sauk along the south and west side of the Wisconsin River. Areas affected include, but are not limited to the Pine Island State Wildlife Area and portions of Highway 33. The City of Portage is not anticipated to be impacted by a potential compromise of the Caledonia-Lewiston Levee. * WHEN...Through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...A compromised levee may result in flash flooding of low-lying areas along the Caledonia-Lewiston Levee. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Excessive rainfall has resulted in very high water level on the Wisconsin River. An additional 1 to 2 inches of rainfall is likely, with locally higher amounts possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PLAN NOW so you will know what to do in an emergency. Keep informed by listening to local radio and television for statements and possible warnings. Follow the advice of public safety officials. You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Flood Watch issued April 16 at 11:57PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 11:57 PM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...Flash flooding due to the potential compromise of the Caledonia-Lewiston Levee. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has indicated that the Calendonia-Lewiston Levee along the Wisconsin River may become compromised as the river levels rise. If this takes place, a rapid inundation of water is expected along the south and west side of the river. The City of Portage is not anticipated to be impacted by a potential compromise of the Caledonia-Lewiston Levee. * WHERE...A portion of south central Wisconsin, including the following counties, Columbia and Sauk along the south and west side of the Wisconsin River. Areas affected include, but are not limited to the Pine Island State Wildlife Area and portions of Highway 33. The City of Portage is not anticipated to be impacted by a potential compromise of the Caledonia-Lewiston Levee. * WHEN...Through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...A compromised levee may result in flash flooding of low-lying areas along the Caledonia-Lewiston Levee. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Excessive rainfall has resulted in very high water level on the Wisconsin River. An additional 1 to 2 inches of rainfall is likely, with locally higher amounts possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PLAN NOW so you will know what to do in an emergency. Keep informed by listening to local radio and television for statements and possible warnings. Follow the advice of public safety officials. You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 9:56PM CDT until April 21 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 9:56 PM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 10:00 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Baraboo River Near Baraboo affecting Columbia and Sauk Counties. Fox River Lower At Waukesha affecting Waukesha County. Milwaukee River Near Cedarburg affecting Ozaukee County. Root River At Franklin affecting Milwaukee County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Root River Canal At Raymond affecting Racine County. Sugar River At Brodhead affecting Green, Winnebago and Rock Counties. Turtle Creek Near Clinton affecting Winnebago and Rock Counties. Rock River At Fort Atkinson affecting Jefferson County. Rock River At Afton affecting Winnebago and Rock Counties. Rock River At Jefferson affecting Jefferson County. Rock River At Watertown affecting Jefferson County. ROCK RIVER near LEBANON-3 E-HWY MM BRIDGE affecting Dodge County. Fox River Near Berlin affecting Green Lake County. Crawfish River At Milford affecting Jefferson County. Wisconsin River At Wisconsin Dells affecting Columbia and Sauk Counties. Wisconsin River At Portage affecting Columbia County. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Wisconsin River at Portage. * WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 20.5 feet, Indian trail in Lake Delton area is flooded. Other roads that are flooded are River Oaks Road in the Town of Dekorra, River Shores Road in the Town of Lewiston, Levee Road, Wood Street, Summit St, Conant St and parts of Thunderbird Road in the Portage area. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 20.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:45 PM CDT Thursday was 20.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.7 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Monday evening. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.7 feet on 09/28/2010. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Friday morning at 1000 AM CDT.