Station Name: YAHARA RIVER AT WINDSOR, WI
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 873 feet

Nearest Address:
4601 Golf Dr
Windsor, WI 53598
Dane County

GPS Coordinates: 43.20888889, -89.3525

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued April 7 at 4:27PM CDT until April 8 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Tue April 7, 2026, 4:27 PM
Expires: Wed April 8, 2026, 4:30 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Wisconsin River At Portage affecting Columbia County. Baraboo River At Reedsburg affecting Sauk County. Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Kenosha and Lake Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wisconsin River at Portage. * WHEN...Until late tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Water surrounds seasonal homes along Old River Rd in the Blackhawk Park area including water at the base of Caledonia/Lewiston Levee on Old River Rd. Old River Rd, W Lake Rd, Sec K Rd, Blackhawk Rd covered with water. West Lane Rd in Long Lake area has 4 feet of water over it in places. In the Town of Dekorra, about 12 homes are flooded on Hwy V. Water over River Oaks Rd and Oak Knoll Dr near Hwy V. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:07 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 17.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:07 PM CDT Tuesday was 17.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.8 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.8 feet on 04/25/0025. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 100 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 7 at 11:07PM CDT until April 8 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Tue April 7, 2026, 11:07 PM
Expires: Wed April 8, 2026, 11:15 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Wisconsin... Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Kenosha and Lake Counties. Wisconsin River At Portage affecting Columbia County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wisconsin River at Portage. * WHEN...Until late tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS...At 17.5 feet, In the Blackhawk Park area in the Town of Caledonia, Old River Road is closed with water over it. West Lane Road in the Long Lake area is closed with about 4 feet of water over it in places. County Highway V and Oak Knoll Dr in the Town of Dekorra have water up to the edge of the pavement. A few homes in the Town of Dekorra area near the river have water in the first floor and there is also flooding of outbuildings and yards. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:07 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 17.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:07 PM CDT Tuesday was 17.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 13.2 feet Tuesday, April 14. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.7 feet on 03/28/2019. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning at 1115 AM CDT.

Flood Watch issued April 7 at 11:06PM CDT until April 8 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Tue April 7, 2026, 11:06 PM
Expires: Wed April 8, 2026, 7:15 AM

...The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan WI has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Baraboo River Near Baraboo affecting Sauk and Columbia Counties. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Baraboo River near Baraboo. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon to tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, The effects of flooding at this level are confined mainly to agricultural land. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 15.8 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 16.0 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 Wednesday morning at 715 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 7 at 4:27PM CDT until April 8 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Tue April 7, 2026, 4:27 PM
Expires: Wed April 8, 2026, 1:00 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Wisconsin River At Portage affecting Columbia County. Baraboo River At Reedsburg affecting Sauk County. Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Kenosha and Lake Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Baraboo River at Reedsburg. * WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, There is general inundation of lowland in the Reedsburg area. The walking path adjacent to the river in Webb Park and Smith Conservancy is mostly covered with water. The public works yard is under several inches of water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 14.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:00 PM CDT Tuesday was 14.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this evening and continue falling to 7.3 feet Tuesday, April 14. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.1 feet on 10/24/2020. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 100 AM CDT.