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 28 at 10:43AM CDT until May 5 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Tue April 28, 2026, 10:43 AM
Expires: Tue April 28, 2026, 10:45 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Rock River Near Lake Koshkonong affecting Rock and Jefferson Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River near Lake Koshkonong. * WHEN...Until Tuesday, May 05. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, In the Town of Lake Koshkonong, floodwaters affect Vets Lane, Blackhawk Island Road, and Oxbow Bend Road. There is widespread flooding of roads and docks in the Town of Koshkonong and Town of Sumner including Vets Lane, Blackhawk Island Road and Oxbow Bend Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 11.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM CDT Tuesday was 11.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Monday evening and continue falling to 9.9 feet Tuesday, May 05. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.2 feet on 07/31/2010. - 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 this evening at 1045 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 28 at 10:42AM CDT until May 1 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Tue April 28, 2026, 10:42 AM
Expires: Tue April 28, 2026, 10:45 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Rock River At Jefferson affecting Jefferson County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River at Jefferson. * WHEN...Until early Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Floodwaters affect low lying areas of residential and business property in Jefferson. Water approaches the intersection of Highway 26 (Main St) and County Road N (E Dane St). S Center Ave near the river flooded and Riverview Drive near the wastewater plant flooded. Park is flooded. The retention pond at S Main St and E Dane St is full. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 10.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM CDT Tuesday was 10.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Thursday evening and continue falling to 8.3 feet Tuesday, May 05. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.6 feet on 10/13/2018. - 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 this evening at 1045 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 28 at 10:42AM CDT until May 2 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Tue April 28, 2026, 10:42 AM
Expires: Tue April 28, 2026, 10:45 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Rock River At Fort Atkinson affecting Jefferson County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River at Fort Atkinson. * WHEN...Until early Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Floodwaters are in the back yards of some homes on Rogers Street on the northeast side of Fort Atkinson and water surrounds a few homes and businesses at the end of Vets Lane near the intersection of Hwy 106 and Blackhawk Island Rd. These roads are flooded in the Fort Atkinson area: Sinissippi Drive, Vets Ln, Fox Hill Rd, Bark River Road from Kutz Road to Rock River Road, Rock River Rd from Milwaukee Ave E to Hwy 106, North Shore Rd, Ralph Rd. The river walkway in Fort Atkinson becomes flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 16.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM CDT Tuesday was 16.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Saturday morning and continue falling to 15.1 feet Tuesday, May 05. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.8 feet on 10/12/2019. - 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 this evening at 1045 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 28 at 3:43PM CDT until May 1 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Tue April 28, 2026, 3:43 PM
Expires: Wed April 29, 2026, 3:45 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Rock River At Newville affecting Rock County. Rock River Near Lake Koshkonong affecting Jefferson 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 near LEBANON-3 E-HWY MM BRIDGE affecting Dodge County. Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Kenosha and Lake Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River at Jefferson. * WHEN...Until early Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Floodwaters affect low lying areas of residential and business property in Jefferson. Water approaches the intersection of Highway 26 (Main St) and County Road N (E Dane St). S Center Ave near the river flooded and Riverview Drive near the wastewater plant flooded. Park is flooded. The retention pond at S Main St and E Dane St is full. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 10.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:00 PM CDT Tuesday was 10.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.6 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday evening. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.6 feet on 03/17/2009. - 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 345 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 28 at 3:43PM CDT until May 2 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Tue April 28, 2026, 3:43 PM
Expires: Wed April 29, 2026, 3:45 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Rock River At Newville affecting Rock County. Rock River Near Lake Koshkonong affecting Jefferson 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 near LEBANON-3 E-HWY MM BRIDGE affecting Dodge County. Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Kenosha and Lake Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River at Fort Atkinson. * WHEN...Until early Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Floodwaters are in the back yards of some homes on Rogers Street on the northeast side of Fort Atkinson and water surrounds a few homes and businesses at the end of Vets Lane near the intersection of Hwy 106 and Blackhawk Island Rd. These roads are flooded in the Fort Atkinson area: Sinissippi Drive, Vets Ln, Fox Hill Rd, Bark River Road from Kutz Road to Rock River Road, Rock River Rd from Milwaukee Ave E to Hwy 106, North Shore Rd, Ralph Rd. The river walkway in Fort Atkinson becomes flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 16.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:00 PM CDT Tuesday was 16.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Saturday morning and continue falling to 15.1 feet Tuesday, May 05. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.8 feet on 10/12/2019. - 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 late tonight at 345 AM CDT.