Monday, October 10, 2011

October 7, 2011 Update

                      Elevation         Change from9/23         Summer Max
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.