Action Stage
7.5 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.
What Floods at Each Level
7.5 ft
There is minor lowland flooding.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2018 | 7.78 ft | 877 cfs |
| Jun 13, 2008 | 7.17 ft | 976 cfs |
| Oct 10, 2018 | 7.06 ft | 928 cfs |
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Yahara River at McFarland-Lk. Waubesa?
The Yahara River at McFarland-Lk. Waubesa gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05429485) 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 McFarland-Lk. Waubesa?
This gauge has NWS-defined flood categories. Check the flood stages section above for current thresholds.
How do I get alerts when Yahara River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Yahara River at McFarland-Lk. Waubesa to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Yahara River at McFarland-Lk. Waubesa gauge located?
The gauge is located in Dane County, Wisconsin at coordinates 43.0089°N, 89.3050°W. USGS site number: 05429485. 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
- Flood stages have not been defined for this location.