Conditions are favorable for urban flash flooding with 2-3" of rain in the next two hours with 1" later in the evening. Don't drive. Move cars from low-lying areas. Turn around; don't drown.
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ALERT: Flash Flooding Risks City-wide
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City of Madison Flooding Update - Tuesday, 8/28
postedUpdate from Mayor Soglin’s Press Conference Today
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John Nolen Drive Partial Road Closure Update Tuesday through Friday
postedCity of Madison crews will be working on the shoreline of Lake Monona Tuesday through Friday to reduce flooding erosion and preserve the integrity of the Capital City Trail.
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City of Madison Flooding Update – Monday, 8/27
postedWe received less than one inch of rain last night and waters on some area streets are receding. As a result: We have reopened the following streets this morning:
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City of Madison Flooding Update - Sunday, 8/26
postedAs of this morning, Lake Mendota has dropped about an inch. The Yahara River at East Main Street fell one and a half inches due to reduction in flow. Remaining lakes saw a .75-inch rise.
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City of Madison Flooding Update - Saturday, 8/25
postedAs of this morning, the last 24 hours brought Lake Mendota down 1 inch and Lake Monona up 1 inch. The level of the Yahara River at East Main St. was up 1.8 inches.
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Collection of Flood Damaged Items – UPDATE 8/26
postedDue to the widespread damage caused by the historic flooding in Madison, the Streets Division has changed the initial plan for how flood damaged items will be collected.
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Help Your Neighbors: Follow Collection Rules
postedThe Streets Division reminds residents to follow collection rules when setting out flood damaged material to the curb.
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Yahara River and Lake Flooding
postedDane County Lakes management is forced to increase the amount of water coming out of Lake Mendota at the Tenney Dam and that is taking place now.
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City of Madison Prepares for Rising Lake Levels and Isthmus Road Closures
postedWith the unprecedented amount of rain that fell this week in Dane County, lake levels are rising and will continue to do so. There is additional rain in the forecast for Friday.
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Flood-related Refuse and Large Item Collection
postedResidents in flood-impacted areas throughout Madison are encouraged to notify the Streets Division when water damaged items have been placed to the curb for collection.
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Public Notice to Water Utility Customers
postedMadison Water Utility has filed for an overall 30.44 percent revenue increase.