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 23 at 5:26PM CDT until April 29 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Thu April 23, 2026, 5:26 PM
Expires: Fri April 24, 2026, 1:30 AM

...The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan WI has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Wisconsin River At Portage affecting Columbia County. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Wisconsin River at Portage. * WHEN...From this afternoon to early Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Water is near homes in the Blackhawk Park area of Portage on the south side of the river along Old River Road. Floodwaters are over West Lake Road, West Lane Rd, and Blackhawk Road in the Blackhawk Park area. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 16.2 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 130 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 23 at 10:19AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Thu April 23, 2026, 10:19 AM
Expires: Thu April 23, 2026, 10:30 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Fox River Near Berlin affecting Green Lake County. Crawfish River At Milford affecting Jefferson County. Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Lake and Kenosha Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Rock River At Newville affecting Rock County. Rock River Near Lake Koshkonong affecting Rock and Jefferson Counties. Rock River At Fort Atkinson affecting Jefferson County. Rock River At Afton affecting Rock and Winnebago 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 At Princeton affecting Green Lake County. Fox River Lower At Rochester affecting Racine County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River at Watertown. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, Water nears some streets in Watertown. Water is in Riverside Park in Watertown. About 6 miles upstream near Ixonia, Wayside park on Highway 16, and Kanow Park is flooded. Rock River Road near Highway 16 is flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 5.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 4.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM CDT Thursday was 5.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 5.9 feet early Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 5.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 5.9 feet on 04/11/2008. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim, or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters, stop, turn around and go another way. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1030 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 23 at 10:19AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Thu April 23, 2026, 10:19 AM
Expires: Thu April 23, 2026, 10:30 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Fox River Near Berlin affecting Green Lake County. Crawfish River At Milford affecting Jefferson County. Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Lake and Kenosha Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Rock River At Newville affecting Rock County. Rock River Near Lake Koshkonong affecting Rock and Jefferson Counties. Rock River At Fort Atkinson affecting Jefferson County. Rock River At Afton affecting Rock and Winnebago 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 At Princeton affecting Green Lake County. Fox River Lower At Rochester affecting Racine County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River near Lake Koshkonong. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 11.3 feet, There is knee-deep water over Blackhawk Island Road. Lamp Road on west side of river also becomes flooded. Lake Koshkonong merges with Mud Lake to the east of Lake Koshkonong. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM CDT Thursday was 11.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 11.0 feet Thursday, April 30. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.4 feet on 03/29/2009. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim, or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters, stop, turn around and go another way. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1030 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 23 at 10:19AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Thu April 23, 2026, 10:19 AM
Expires: Thu April 23, 2026, 10:30 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Fox River Near Berlin affecting Green Lake County. Crawfish River At Milford affecting Jefferson County. Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Lake and Kenosha Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Rock River At Newville affecting Rock County. Rock River Near Lake Koshkonong affecting Rock and Jefferson Counties. Rock River At Fort Atkinson affecting Jefferson County. Rock River At Afton affecting Rock and Winnebago 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 At Princeton affecting Green Lake County. Fox River Lower At Rochester affecting Racine County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River at Fort Atkinson. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 17.5 feet, Floodwaters partially cover low spots on Highway 106 near Rock River Park. A riverside walkway near South Water Street in downtown Fort Atkinson is closed. A few homes and businesses are surrounded by water at the end of Vets lane near the intersection of Highway 106 and Blackhawk Island Road about 1 mile southwest of Fort Atkinson. North Shore Road about 1 mile southwest of Fort Atkinson is closed. Ralph Rd impacted. Floodwaters cover fields on the east side of Fort Atkinson. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 17.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 AM CDT Thursday was 17.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 16.3 feet Thursday, April 30. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.3 feet on 04/16/2008. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim, or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters, stop, turn around and go another way. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1030 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 23 at 10:19AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Thu April 23, 2026, 10:19 AM
Expires: Thu April 23, 2026, 10:30 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Fox River Near Berlin affecting Green Lake County. Crawfish River At Milford affecting Jefferson County. Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Lake and Kenosha Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Rock River At Newville affecting Rock County. Rock River Near Lake Koshkonong affecting Rock and Jefferson Counties. Rock River At Fort Atkinson affecting Jefferson County. Rock River At Afton affecting Rock and Winnebago 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 At Princeton affecting Green Lake County. Fox River Lower At Rochester affecting Racine County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River at Jefferson. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Floodwaters affect Highway K between Jefferson and Fort Atkinson. Floodwaters affect some low lying residences and businesses in Jefferson. Water on road at Hwy 26 (Main St) and Hwy N (E Dane St) and S Center Ave. Riverview Drive near the wastewater plant is flooded and closed. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM CDT Thursday was 11.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 10.6 feet Thursday, April 30. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.4 feet on 04/14/2008. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim, or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters, stop, turn around and go another way. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1030 PM CDT.