The following is an update for 9/9/2011
Elevation Change from 8/27/11 Summer Max
Mendota 850.02 + 0.18 ft - 0.08 ft
Monona 845.17 + 0.03 ft - 0.03 ft
Waubesa 844.98 + 0.01 ft - 0.02 ft
Kegonsa 843.39 + 0.42 ft - 0.11 ft
The National Weather Service at the Dane County Regional airport reported a total of 1.16 inches of precipitation since August 27. We have received 21.36 inches of precipitation since January 1, 2011. This is 4.48 inches below normal. Last year, we received 32.16 inches of precipitation for the same time period.
We are decreasing each Monona, Waubesa water levels to their respective ranges. Once we lower Monona, we will increase flow out Mendota to gain additional storage in that lake.
Lock gates remain open at Babcock to allow for navigation.
Lock gates remain closed at Lafollette.
