-35.6 cfs (-6.22%) since yesterday
41.78% of normal
•
Very Low
Total streamflow across the
Yahara River
was last observed at
537
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
1,065
acre-ft of water today; about 42%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
1,285 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2019-03-15 when daily discharge volume was observed at
6,960 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Yahara River At Mc Farland
reporting a streamflow rate of 220 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Yahara River At State Hwy 113 At Madison
with a gauge stage of 9.71 ft.
This river is monitored from 6 different streamgauging stations along the Yahara River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 875 ft, the
Yahara River At Windsor.
Last Updated
2023-09-21
Streamflow
536.8 cfs
Percent of Normal
41.78%
Maximum
6,960.0 cfs
2019-03-15
About the yahara river
The Yahara River is a 65-mile long tributary of the Rock River in southern Wisconsin. The name “Yahara” is a Native American word meaning “sparkling waters”. The river is an important source of water supply for the city of Madison and provides a habitat for many fish and wildlife species. The Yahara River has several reservoirs and dams. The most well-known of these is Lake Mendota, which is the largest of the four lakes that the Yahara River flows through. Other reservoirs include Lake Monona, Lake Waubesa, and Lake Kegonsa. These reservoirs provide recreational opportunities for the local community, including fishing, boating, and swimming. The Yahara River also has agricultural uses, as it passes through many farms in the region. However, the river has experienced water quality issues due to agricultural runoff and urbanization.
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