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 Watch issued April 17 at 5:15PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 5:15 PM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 1:15 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...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. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall on a saturated is possible. An additional 0.50 to 1.25 inches of rain is expected, with locally higher amounts to 2.00 inches possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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

Flash Flood Watch issued April 17 at 5:15PM CDT until April 19 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 5:15 PM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 1:15 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 0.50 to 1.25 inches of rain is expected, with locally higher amounts to 2.00 inches 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 17 at 5:15PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 5:15 PM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 1:15 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 0.50 to 1.25 inches of rain is expected, with locally higher amounts to 2.00 inches 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 17 at 4:09PM CDT until April 22 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 4:09 PM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 4:15 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Wisconsin River At Wisconsin Dells affecting Sauk and Columbia Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Rock River At Fort Atkinson affecting Jefferson County. Rock River At Afton affecting Rock and Winnebago Counties. Baraboo River Near Baraboo affecting Sauk and Columbia 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. Fox River Lower At Waukesha affecting Waukesha County. Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Kenosha and Lake Counties. Milwaukee River Near Cedarburg affecting Ozaukee County. Root River Canal At Raymond affecting Racine County. Sugar River At Brodhead affecting Rock, Winnebago and Green Counties. Wisconsin River At Portage affecting Columbia County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Root River At Franklin affecting Milwaukee County. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Wisconsin River at Portage. * WHEN...Until Wednesday 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 10:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 20.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 AM CDT Friday was 20.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning and continue falling to 15.3 feet Friday, April 24. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.5 feet on 09/14/1938. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

To escape rising water, take the shortest path to higher ground. 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. 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 this afternoon at 515 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 4:09PM CDT until April 22 at 3:24AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 4:09 PM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 4:15 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Wisconsin River At Wisconsin Dells affecting Sauk and Columbia Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Rock River At Fort Atkinson affecting Jefferson County. Rock River At Afton affecting Rock and Winnebago Counties. Baraboo River Near Baraboo affecting Sauk and Columbia 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. Fox River Lower At Waukesha affecting Waukesha County. Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Kenosha and Lake Counties. Milwaukee River Near Cedarburg affecting Ozaukee County. Root River Canal At Raymond affecting Racine County. Sugar River At Brodhead affecting Rock, Winnebago and Green Counties. Wisconsin River At Portage affecting Columbia County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Root River At Franklin affecting Milwaukee County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Baraboo River near Baraboo. * WHEN...Until early Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, If Wisconsin River at Portage up to 17 feet also, water approaches gravel of I-39 off ramp to Cascade Mt Rd. There is widespread flooding of agricultural land. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 16.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:00 PM CDT Friday was 16.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.7 feet Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.7 feet on 03/22/1972. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

To escape rising water, take the shortest path to higher ground. 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. 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 this afternoon at 515 PM CDT.