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 25 at 4:41AM CDT until April 27 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Sat April 25, 2026, 4:41 AM
Expires: Sat April 25, 2026, 4:45 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Crawfish River At Milford affecting Jefferson County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Crawfish River at Milford. * WHEN...Until Monday evening. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, There is widespread flooding of agricultural land and lowland. There is widespread flooding in Riverbend Campground, about 5 miles upstream of Milford. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 7.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:00 AM CDT Saturday was 7.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Monday morning and continue falling to 5.2 feet Friday evening. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.5 feet on 03/26/2011. - 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 445 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 4:39AM CDT until April 29 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Sat April 25, 2026, 4:39 AM
Expires: Sat April 25, 2026, 4:45 PM

...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 Winnebago and Rock 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. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River at Jefferson. * WHEN...Until early Wednesday 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 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 11.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:00 AM CDT Saturday was 11.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.2 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday evening. - 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

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 445 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 4:39AM CDT until April 30 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Sat April 25, 2026, 4:39 AM
Expires: Sat April 25, 2026, 4:45 PM

...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 Winnebago and Rock 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. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River at Fort Atkinson. * WHEN...Until Thursday morning. * 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 4:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 17.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:00 AM CDT Saturday was 17.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Thursday morning and continue falling to 15.4 feet Friday evening. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.2 feet on 03/24/2019. - 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. 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 445 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 4:39AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Sat April 25, 2026, 4:39 AM
Expires: Sat April 25, 2026, 4:45 PM

...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 Winnebago and Rock 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. * 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 4:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 11.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:00 AM CDT Saturday was 11.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.4 feet this morning. - 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

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 445 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 4:39AM CDT until April 25 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Sat April 25, 2026, 4:39 AM
Expires: Sat April 25, 2026, 4:45 PM

...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 Winnebago and Rock 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. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River at Watertown. * WHEN...Until this evening. * IMPACTS...At 5.5 feet, There is widespread lowland flooding in rural areas around Watertown. About 6 miles upstream near Ixonia, Wayside park along Highway 16 and Kanow Park are flooded and Rock River Road is impacted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:05 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 5.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 4.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 5.5 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage this afternoon. - Flood stage is 5.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 5.5 feet on 10/05/1986. - 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. 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 445 PM CDT.