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

Frost Advisory issued May 6 at 1:20PM CDT until May 7 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Wed May 6, 2026, 1:20 PM
Expires: Wed May 6, 2026, 9:30 PM

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 30 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Frost Advisory issued May 6 at 6:51PM CDT until May 7 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Wed May 6, 2026, 6:51 PM
Expires: Thu May 7, 2026, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 30 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Flood Warning issued May 6 at 3:04AM CDT until May 7 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Wed May 6, 2026, 3:04 AM
Expires: Wed May 6, 2026, 3:15 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Wisconsin... Rock River At Afton affecting Winnebago and Rock Counties. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Wisconsin... ROCK RIVER near LEBANON-3 E-HWY MM BRIDGE affecting Dodge County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River at Afton. * WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Floodwaters affect property of a home on South Christian Road on the east side of the river in the Afton area. There is minor erosional flood damage to lowland and agricultural land in the Afton and Janesville areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 9.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:00 AM CDT Wednesday was 9.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.2 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.2 feet on 03/14/1944. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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 early this morning at 415 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued May 6 at 10:19AM CDT until May 7 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Wed May 6, 2026, 10:19 AM
Expires: Wed May 6, 2026, 10:30 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Rock River At Afton affecting Winnebago and Rock Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River at Afton. * WHEN...Until tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Floodwaters affect property of a home on South Christian Road on the east side of the river in the Afton area. There is minor erosional flood damage to lowland and agricultural land in the Afton and Janesville areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 9.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM CDT Wednesday was 9.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 7.8 feet Wednesday, May 13. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.2 feet on 05/04/1951. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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 evening at 1030 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued May 6 at 4:03PM CDT until May 7 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Wed May 6, 2026, 4:03 PM
Expires: Thu May 7, 2026, 4:15 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Rock River At Afton affecting Winnebago and Rock Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River at Afton. * WHEN...Until tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Floodwaters affect property of a home on South Christian Road on the east side of the river in the Afton area. There is minor erosional flood damage to lowland and agricultural land in the Afton and Janesville areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 9.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 9.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 7.8 feet Wednesday, May 13. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.2 feet on 05/04/1951. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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 late tonight at 415 AM CDT.