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SwedenYahara River @ Forton Street Bridge @ Stoughton water level
River gauge, Wisconsin, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 255 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Yahara River @ Forton Street Bridge @ Stoughton, where the gauge shows 6.64 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 6.58 ft – 6.73 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
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 Kegonsa at Barber Drive near StoughtonLake, Lake Kegonsa | 3.16 ft | Normal | −0.04 ft | 3.8 mi |
| Badfish Creek near CooksvilleRiver gauge, Badfish Creek | 102 cfs | Normal | −3.0 cfs | 6.1 mi |
| Yahara River near FultonRiver gauge, Yahara River | 4.55 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 7 mi |
| Yahara River @ Exchange St Bridge at Mc FarlandRiver gauge, Yahara River @ Exchange St Bridge | 3.71 ft | No reference yet | −0.19 ft | 7 mi |
| Lake Waubesa at Mc FarlandLake, Lake Waubesa | 4.64 ft | Normal | +0.08 ft | 8 mi |
| Swan Creek at Lalor Road near FitchburgRiver gauge, Swan Creek | 2.3 cfs | Normal | −0.1 cfs | 9 mi |
| Rock River at NewvilleRiver gauge, Rock River | 2.73 ft | Below flood stage | +0.07 ft | 12 mi |
| Yahara River at East Main Street at MadisonRiver gauge, Yahara River | 220 cfs | Normal | +11.0 cfs | 14 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 Yahara River @ Forton Street Bridge @ Stoughton today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 03:00 PM CDT, the water level was 6.64 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Yahara River @ Forton Street Bridge @ Stoughton rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Yahara River @ Forton Street Bridge @ Stoughton normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
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:05429700(Agency page)- Coordinates
42.91972, -89.22039(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 | 6.64 ft | 2026-10-20 20:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 255 cfs | 2026-10-20 20:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Yahara River @ Forton Street Bridge @ Stoughton (usgs:05429700). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/wisconsin/yahara-river-forton-street-bridge-stoughton
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