Mendota 849.93 + 0.19 ft - 0.17 ft
Monona 844.89 - 0.04 ft - 0.31 ft
Waubesa 844.66 - 0.07 ft - 0.34 ft
Kegonsa 843.57 + 0.20 ft + 0.07 ft
Since the last report of September 23rd, we have received 1.79 inches of rain. The National Weather Service at the Dane County Regional Airport reported a total of 3.31 inches of precipitation since September 1. We have received 23.61 inches of precipitation since January 1, 2011, 4.82 inches below normal. Last year, we received 33.0 inches of precipitation for the same time period.
Lakes Mendota, Monona and Waubesa are near their mid range. We increased flow out of the Lafollette Dam to bring Kegonsa down to the mid range. We have stabilized flow and will maintain current levels pending any additional precipitation. "Summer Operating Orders" continue till November 1.
Beginning October 10th, we will begin removing navigational buoys from all waterways. Piers will be removed from County Lake Access points with the exception of Babcock and Fish Camp. These piers remain throughout the year.
