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

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 10:28PM CDT until April 20 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 10:28 PM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 10:30 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Milwaukee River Near Cedarburg affecting Ozaukee County. Root River At Franklin affecting Milwaukee County. Root River Canal At Raymond affecting Racine County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Root River At Racine affecting Racine County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Root River Canal at Raymond. * WHEN...Until late Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Floodwaters are in the back yards of a few homes in the Village of Raymond. Water floods Koerber Park on 6 Mile Road. There is widespread flooding of lowland and agricultural land. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 10.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 PM CDT Saturday was 10.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening and continue falling to 3.5 feet Saturday, April 25. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.1 feet on 05/11/1990. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim, or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters, stop, turn around and go another way. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1130 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 19 at 5:01AM CDT until April 20 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 5:01 AM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 5:15 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Milwaukee River Near Cedarburg affecting Ozaukee 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. Baraboo River Near Baraboo affecting Columbia and Sauk Counties. Rock River At Jefferson affecting Jefferson County. Rock River At Watertown affecting Jefferson County. ROCK RIVER near LEBANON-3 E-HWY MM BRIDGE affecting Dodge County. Fox River Near Berlin affecting Green Lake County. Crawfish River At Milford affecting Jefferson County. Fox River Lower At Waukesha affecting Waukesha County. Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Lake and Kenosha Counties. Pecatonica River At Martintown affecting Green County. Root River Canal At Raymond affecting Racine County. Sugar River At Brodhead affecting Winnebago, Green and Rock Counties. Wisconsin River At Portage affecting Columbia County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Root River At Franklin affecting Milwaukee County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Root River Canal at Raymond. * WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Water floods Koerber Park on 6 Mile Road. Flooding of rural land and agricultural land. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 10.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:00 AM CDT Sunday was 10.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this evening and continue falling to 3.5 feet Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim, or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters, stop, turn around and go another way. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this morning at 615 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 10:28PM CDT until April 19 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 10:28 PM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 10:30 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Milwaukee River Near Cedarburg affecting Ozaukee County. Root River At Franklin affecting Milwaukee County. Root River Canal At Raymond affecting Racine County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Root River At Racine affecting Racine County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Root River at Franklin. * WHEN...Until late tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, A low spot on Oakwood Road is flooded. Some yards along the river flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 8.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 PM CDT Saturday was 8.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.3 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.3 feet on 06/18/1996. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim, or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters, stop, turn around and go another way. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1130 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 10:25PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 10:25 PM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 10:30 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Fox River Lower At Waukesha affecting Waukesha County. Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Kenosha and Lake Counties. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Highway 50 is closed due to floodwaters over the highway. There is widespread flooding in the Town of Wheatland and Village of Salem Lakes. Floodwaters are into the lower levels of some homes in those areas along Riverside Drive, Shorewood Drive, 101st Street and Shorewood Terrace. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 15.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 PM CDT Saturday was 15.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.5 feet tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.2 feet on 06/15/2008. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim, or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters, stop, turn around and go another way. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Sunday morning at 1030 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 19 at 5:01AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 5:01 AM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 5:15 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Milwaukee River Near Cedarburg affecting Ozaukee 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. Baraboo River Near Baraboo affecting Columbia and Sauk Counties. Rock River At Jefferson affecting Jefferson County. Rock River At Watertown affecting Jefferson County. ROCK RIVER near LEBANON-3 E-HWY MM BRIDGE affecting Dodge County. Fox River Near Berlin affecting Green Lake County. Crawfish River At Milford affecting Jefferson County. Fox River Lower At Waukesha affecting Waukesha County. Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Lake and Kenosha Counties. Pecatonica River At Martintown affecting Green County. Root River Canal At Raymond affecting Racine County. Sugar River At Brodhead affecting Winnebago, Green and Rock Counties. Wisconsin River At Portage affecting Columbia County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Root River At Franklin affecting Milwaukee County. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Highway 50 is closed due to floodwaters over the highway. There is widespread flooding in the Town of Wheatland and Village of Salem Lakes. Floodwaters are into the lower levels of some homes in those areas along Riverside Drive, Shorewood Drive, 101st Street and Shorewood Terrace. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 15.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:00 AM CDT Sunday was 15.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise to 15.5 feet this evening. It will then fall this evening. It will rise to 15.5 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall again but remain above flood stage. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.2 feet on 06/15/2008. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim, or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters, stop, turn around and go another way. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this morning at 615 AM CDT.