Lake Monona At Madison reservoir
Lake Monona At Madison
Lake Monona is located in Madison, Wisconsin and is the second-largest of the Yahara Chain of five lakes. The lake has a rich history, dating back to the early 1800s when it was used as a transportation route for fur traders. Today, the lake is primarily used for recreational purposes, including boating, fishing, and swimming. As far as hydrology is concerned, Lake Monona receives water from several sources, including Yahara River, Wingra Creek, and Starkweather Creek. The snowpack in the winter and spring also contributes to the water levels in the lake. The lake's agricultural uses include farming and dairy production in the surrounding area, which can lead to nutrient runoff that can impact water quality. Despite these challenges, Lake Monona remains a popular destination for both visitors and locals alike.
Daily levels at Lake Monona At Madison
Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.
Gage height, ft
ft · code 00065
Temperature, water, °C
deg C · code 00010
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Lake Monona At Madison -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Yahara River At East Main Street At Madison | 38 cfs | → |
| Yahara River At Mc Farland | 115 cfs | → |
| Spring Creek Near Waunakee | 6 cfs | → |
| Yahara River At State Hwy 113 At Madison | 148 cfs | → |
| Pheasant Branch At Middleton | 3 cfs | → |
| Pheasant Branch At Airport Road Nr Middleton | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Monona At Madison.
Boat launches
- Brittingham Park Path Madison
- Olin Park Boat Launch
- Lake Mendota -- Memorial Union
- Law Park - Boat Launch
- Lake Mendota -- Off Univ. Bay Dr.
- Winnequah Boat Launch
Campgrounds
- Babcock County Park Campground
- Badger Prairie Park Dca
- Token Creek County Park
- Andersen Preserve Dca
- Springfield Hill Dca
- Eastern Lodi Marsh Dca
Paddle runs
- Honey Creek (County Road Y On The Southern Bank) To The State Route 130 Highway Bridge Crossing At Lone Rock
- Lone Rock To The Confluence Of The Green And Wisconsin Rivers
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Track Lake Monona At Madison in the Snoflo app
Save this reservoir as a favorite and set push alerts when storage crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me at 80% of normal").
About Lake Monona At Madison
Where does the data for Lake Monona At Madison come from?
Daily storage, pool elevation, and release rates are sourced from USGS, USBR, and USACE monitoring stations. Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
Storage observations are updated daily by the operating agency. The 15-day weather forecast refreshes throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- check the "as of" timestamp on the storage card.
What does the Hazard hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this reservoir, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
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