Yahara River Water Level

Q: What is the water level of Yahara River today?

Yahara River water levels are measured at USGS gauge YAHARA RIVER AT MC FARLAND, WI; the current gauge height updates on this page throughout the day, alongside a 30-day trend.

Q: Is Yahara River high or low right now?

This page compares the current reading against the trailing 30-day average and range for Yahara River — above the average means higher water than usual, below means lower.

Live gauge height for Yahara River, measured at USGS station YAHARA RIVER AT MC FARLAND, WI (2.6 mi from the nearest mapped ramp).

Current gauge height

4.68 ft

Updated 56 min ago

vs. 30-day average

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Streamflow

148 cfs

Boat Ramps on Yahara River (14)

Olbrich Botanical Gardens — Madison, Wisconsin
Tenney Park — Madison, Wisconsin
Babcock County Park — Town of Dunn, Wisconsin
Yahara River Boat Ramp — Madison, Wisconsin
Yahara River Park Canoe Launch — TOWN OF DUNN, Wisconsin
Yahara River — CITY OF MADISON, Wisconsin
Viking County Park Canoe Launch — TOWN OF PLEASANT SPRINGS, Wisconsin
Yahara River Canoe Launch — TOWN OF DUNN, Wisconsin
Tenney Park Boat Ramp — CITY OF MADISON, Wisconsin
Babcock County Park Boat Ramp — TOWN OF DUNN, Wisconsin

See all Yahara River boat ramps →

Yahara River Water Level FAQ

What is the water level of Yahara River today?

The USGS gauge for Yahara River (YAHARA RIVER AT MC FARLAND, WI) currently reads a gauge height of 4.68 feet. Readings update throughout the day from USGS instrumentation.

Is Yahara River high or low right now?

Compare today's reading with the 30-day chart above — a reading near the top of the range means high water, near the bottom means low water.

Where can I launch a boat on Yahara River?

BoatLaunchMap lists 14 boat ramps on Yahara River, each with directions, ratings, and launch details.

Data: U.S. Geological Survey, station 05429500. Gauge height is measured relative to the station datum, not lake depth. Always verify conditions on site before launching.