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SwedenControl structure near Martin St at Madison water level
River gauge, Control structure, Wisconsin, United States
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What this means
The U.S. Geological Survey has the Control structure near Martin St at Madison at 1.00 ft. There is no published reference for this river yet, so we can't say whether that is high or low for the season.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 0.99 ft – 1.13 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Paddling and fishing conditions
Compare today with the chart before you go; local outfitters often know which stage suits their stretch.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Wingra Outlet at MadisonRiver gauge, Lake Wingra Outlet | 0.68 ft | No reference yet | −0.03 ft | 1.1 mi |
| Manitou Rd Storm Sewer at MadisonRiver gauge, Manitou Rd Storm Sewer | 0.32 ft | No reference yet | ±0 | 1.5 mi |
| Lake Monona at MadisonLake, Lake Monona | 844.84 ft | No reference yet | +0.03 ft | 1.6 mi |
| Glen Drain Storm Sewer at MadisonRiver gauge, Glen Drain Storm Sewer | 0.00 ft | No reference yet | ±0 | 1.7 mi |
| Sw Commuter Path Storm Sewer at MadisonRiver gauge, Sw Commuter Path Storm Sewer | 0.00 ft | No reference yet | ±0 | 1.7 mi |
| Swan Creek at Lalor Road near FitchburgRiver gauge, Swan Creek | 2.3 cfs | Normal | −0.1 cfs | 3.8 mi |
| Spring Harbor Storm Sewer at MadisonRiver gauge, Spring Harbor Storm Sewer | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 4.0 mi |
| Yahara River at East Main Street at MadisonRiver gauge, Yahara River | 220 cfs | Normal | +11.0 cfs | 4.1 mi |
Questions and answers
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Control structure near Martin St at Madison today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 03:50 PM CDT, the water level was 1.00 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Control structure near Martin St at Madison rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Control structure near Martin St at Madison normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:430232089243701(Agency page)- Coordinates
43.04222, -89.41028(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 1.00 ft | 2026-10-20 20:50 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Control structure near Martin St at Madison (usgs:430232089243701). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/wisconsin/control-structure-near-martin-st-at-madison
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer