Water Temperature of the Root River in Franklin, WI

Current Water Temperature

52.9°F

Measurement Time: Thursday, April 30, 2026, 3:00 PM CDT

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Root River

Station Name: ROOT RIVER AT 60TH ST NEAR CALEDONIA, WI
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 676 feet

Nearest Address:
10502 S 60th St
Franklin, WI 53132
Milwaukee County

GPS Coordinates: 42.85555556, -87.9907222

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Weather for Franklin, Wisconsin

Current Weather

39.9°F
Overcast
Overcast
37.6°F
40.2°F
89%
SE 3.6 mph
5.1 mph
39.2°F
34.9°F
0 in
100%
9 mi
1015 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
Thu
H: 52°F
L: 34°F
Patchy rain nearby
Fri
H: 46°F
L: 35°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sat
H: 50°F
L: 34°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sun
H: 54°F
L: 39°F
Moderate rain
Mon
H: 71°F
L: 45°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.95 μg/m3
PM10: 8.25 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 303.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 63 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:47 AM
Sun Transit: 12:49 AM
Sunset: 7:52 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 4 mins
Moonrise: 7:16 PM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 4:55 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
11:45 AM - 2:15 PM

Minor Periods

6:46 PM - 8:16 PM
4:25 AM - 5:55 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Flood Warning issued April 30 at 5:10AM CDT until May 1 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Thu April 30, 2026, 5:10 AM
Expires: Thu April 30, 2026, 5:15 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Rock River At Newville affecting Rock County. Rock River Near Lake Koshkonong affecting Jefferson and Rock Counties. Rock River At Fort Atkinson affecting Jefferson County. Rock River At Afton affecting Winnebago and Rock Counties. Rock River At Jefferson affecting Jefferson County. ROCK RIVER near LEBANON-3 E-HWY MM BRIDGE affecting Dodge County. Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Lake and Kenosha Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster. * WHEN...Until tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Water is in the yards of some homes in the Village of Salem Lakes and Town of Wheatland areas, including Riverside Dr and Shorewood Dr. There are 3-4 inches of water over 77th Street in the Town of Wheatland. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:00 AM CDT Thursday was 11.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.3 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.3 feet on 03/30/2020. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 515 PM CDT.


Flood Warning issued April 30 at 10:27AM CDT until May 1 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Thu April 30, 2026, 10:27 AM
Expires: Thu April 30, 2026, 10:30 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Rock River At Afton affecting Winnebago and Rock Counties. Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Kenosha and Lake Counties. Rock River At Newville affecting Rock County. Rock River Near Lake Koshkonong affecting Rock and Jefferson Counties. Rock River At Fort Atkinson affecting Jefferson County. ROCK RIVER near LEBANON-3 E-HWY MM BRIDGE affecting Dodge County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Rock River At Jefferson affecting Jefferson County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster. * WHEN...Until tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Floodwaters begin to affect 77th St. in the Town of Wheatland. Floodwaters are near some homes along Riverside Dr, Shorewood Dr, and Highway W in the Village of Salem Lakes and Town of Wheatland areas. Fox River Park boat launch starts to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM CDT Thursday was 11.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 9.5 feet Thursday, May 07. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.3 feet on 03/30/2020. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1030 PM CDT.


Flood Warning issued April 30 at 3:59PM CDT until May 1 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Thu April 30, 2026, 3:59 PM
Expires: Fri May 1, 2026, 4:00 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Rock River At Newville affecting Rock County. Rock River Near Lake Koshkonong affecting Rock and Jefferson Counties. Rock River At Fort Atkinson affecting Jefferson County. Rock River At Afton affecting Winnebago and Rock Counties. Rock River At Jefferson affecting Jefferson County. ROCK RIVER near LEBANON-3 E-HWY MM BRIDGE affecting Dodge County. Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Kenosha and Lake Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster. * WHEN...Until tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Floodwaters begin to affect 77th St. in the Town of Wheatland. Floodwaters are near some homes along Riverside Dr, Shorewood Dr, and Highway W in the Village of Salem Lakes and Town of Wheatland areas. Fox River Park boat launch starts to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:00 PM CDT Thursday was 11.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.1 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.0 feet on 03/11/2020. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 400 AM CDT.


Frost Advisory issued April 30 at 1:10PM CDT until May 1 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Thu April 30, 2026, 1:10 PM
Expires: Thu April 30, 2026, 9:15 PM

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 31 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.


Frost Advisory issued April 30 at 6:46PM CDT until May 1 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Thu April 30, 2026, 6:46 PM
Expires: Fri May 1, 2026, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 30 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.


Thursday, April 30, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
52.3°F
33.8°F
41.5°F
77%
0.04 in
89%
0%
6.9 mph
5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.05 μg/m3
PM10: 8.42 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 213.89 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.99 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.92 μg/m3
Ozone: 65.52 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:47 AM
Sun Transit: 12:49 AM
Sunset: 7:52 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 4 mins
Moonrise: 7:16 PM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 4:55 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
11:45 AM - 2:15 PM

Minor Periods

6:46 PM - 8:16 PM
4:25 AM - 5:55 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Friday, May 1, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
46.4°F
34.8°F
40.3°F
71%
0.03 in
89%
0%
9.4 mph
6.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.06 μg/m3
PM10: 5.25 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 191.41 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.02 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.9 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.12 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:46 AM
Sun Transit: 12:49 AM
Sunset: 7:53 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 7 mins
Moonrise: 8:22 PM
Moon Transit: 12:21 AM
Moonset: 5:18 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 100.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
12:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Minor Periods

7:52 PM - 9:22 PM
4:48 AM - 6:18 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Saturday, May 2, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
49.6°F
34°F
40.7°F
68%
0.01 in
88%
0%
8.3 mph
5.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.88 μg/m3
PM10: 7.87 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 174.17 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.16 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.33 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.28 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:44 AM
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 7:54 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 9 mins
Moonrise: 9:27 PM
Moon Transit: 1:06 AM
Moonset: 5:44 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 98.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:36 AM - 3:06 AM
1:16 PM - 3:46 PM

Minor Periods

8:57 PM - 10:27 PM
5:14 AM - 6:44 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Sunday, May 3, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
53.5°F
38.7°F
47.3°F
80%
0.16 in
89%
0%
14.5 mph
2.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.81 μg/m3
PM10: 6.62 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 167.54 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.88 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.61 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.72 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:43 AM
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 7:55 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 12 mins
Moonrise: 10:30 PM
Moon Transit: 1:54 AM
Moonset: 6:17 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 94.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:24 AM - 3:54 AM
2:05 PM - 4:35 PM

Minor Periods

10:00 PM - 11:30 PM
5:47 AM - 7:17 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Monday, May 4, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
70.9°F
45°F
56°F
77%
0.26 in
83%
0%
17.4 mph
6.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.97 μg/m3
PM10: 7.29 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 193.67 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 14.03 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.89 μg/m3
Ozone: 63.38 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:42 AM
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 7:56 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 14 mins
Moonrise: 11:26 PM
Moon Transit: 2:44 AM
Moonset: 6:57 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 88.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:14 AM - 4:44 AM
2:56 PM - 5:26 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
6:27 AM - 7:57 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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