Yahara River At Mc Farland, Wi Realtime Data
YAHARA RIVER AT MC FARLAND, WI
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
181
Discharge (cfs)
4.7
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 181 cfs, and a gauge height of 4.74 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 145 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The Yahara River is fed by several creeks and tributaries, including the Badfish Creek and the Upper Sugar River. There are several dams along the river, including the Tenney Park Dam in Madison. The flow of the river varies seasonally, with the highest flows occurring in the spring during snowmelt and spring rains. During the summer months, the flow can be very low due to decreased rainfall. Interestingly, the Yahara River is home to a diverse array of fish species, including northern pike, walleye, and smallmouth bass. The Yahara River has been the subject of ongoing ecological restoration efforts, which aim to improve water quality and restore fish and wildlife habitat.
August 10, 2026
| Elevation | 846.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 4.74 ft |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 844.65 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 181.0 ft3/s |
| Temperature, water, degC | 6.5 deg C |
| Precipitation, total, in | 0.0 in |
| Percent of Normal | 92% |
| Year Over Year Average | 198 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 890 cfs |
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