Major Flood
12 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
11 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
8.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
12.94 ft
There is widespread flooding of lowland and agricultural land. A small park in Fulton is flooded and closed.
11.72 ft
There is widespread flooding of lowland and agricultural land. A small park in Fulton is flooded and closed.
10 ft
There is extensive flooding of agricultural land. A small park is flooded in Fulton.
9.5 ft
There is lowland and agricultural land flooding.
9 ft
Flooding effects are mainly confined to lowland and agricultural land.
8.5 ft
There is minor lowland flooding
7.5 ft
Flooding effects are confined mainly to lowland.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2013 | 12.07 ft | 3,800 cfs |
| Feb 19, 2018 | 11.33 ft | 3,490 cfs |
| Jun 17, 1996 | 11.16 ft | 3,230 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Yahara River at Fulton?
The Yahara River at Fulton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05430175) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Yahara River at Fulton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Yahara River at Fulton is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 8.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.
How do I get alerts when Yahara River rises?
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Where is the Yahara River at Fulton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Rock County, Wisconsin at coordinates 42.8264°N, 89.1719°W. USGS site number: 05430175. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey