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

Special Weather Statement issued May 4 at 1:33AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Mon May 4, 2026, 1:33 AM
Expires: Mon May 4, 2026, 7:00 PM

Warm, dry and breezy conditions today will lead to an elevated concern for fire weather across southern WI. Given recent rains and green up largely being complete, it is not thought that fuels are at a near critical level but the weather conditions are. Highs in the upper 70s, relative humidities falling to the 20-30 percent range and sustained winds around 15-20 mph with gusts to 35 mph all contribute to the increased fire weather concerns.

Flood Warning issued May 3 at 7:54PM CDT until May 5 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun May 3, 2026, 7:54 PM
Expires: Mon May 4, 2026, 2:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting Kane, McHenry and Lake IL Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Fox River from Johnsburg downstream to Red Gate Road in St. Charles, including the Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater gauge. * WHEN...Until Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Winaki Trail and Onaway Trail are threatened south of Algonquin. Athletic fields inundated at Judson College in Elgin. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is forecast to continue to gradually fall through the middle of the week. - Flood stage is 9.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

A Flood Warning means water levels above flood stage are imminent or may already be occurring. Persons along rivers and streams in the warned area should take immediate precautions to protect life and property. These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may cause changes to these river forecasts. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by Monday afternoon.

Flood Warning issued May 4 at 9:29AM CDT until May 5 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon May 4, 2026, 9:29 AM
Expires: Tue May 5, 2026, 3:30 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting Kane, McHenry and Lake IL Counties. For the Fox River (Illinois)...including Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and forecasted to occur. * WHERE...Fox River from Johnsburg downstream to Red Gate Road in St. Charles, including the Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater gauge. * WHEN...Until tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Winaki Trail and Onaway Trail are threatened south of Algonquin. Athletic fields inundated at Judson College in Elgin. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 9.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 7.9 feet Monday, May 11. - Flood stage is 9.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.4 feet on 07/18/2024. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may cause changes to these river forecasts. A Flood Warning means water levels above flood stage are imminent or may already be occurring. Persons along rivers and streams in the warned area should take immediate precautions to protect life and property. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by late tonight.

Flood Warning issued May 4 at 4:21AM CDT until May 6 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Mon May 4, 2026, 4:21 AM
Expires: Mon May 4, 2026, 4:30 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Rock River Near Lake Koshkonong affecting Jefferson and Rock Counties. Rock River At Afton affecting Rock and Winnebago Counties. ROCK RIVER near LEBANON-3 E-HWY MM BRIDGE affecting Dodge County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River near Lake Koshkonong. * WHEN...Until early Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 10.5 feet, Floodwaters reach Oxbow Bend Road in the area of the gage on the east side of the lake. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 10.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:00 AM CDT Monday was 10.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow evening and continue falling to 9.1 feet Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.1 feet on 03/30/2011. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 430 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued May 4 at 10:43AM CDT until May 6 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Mon May 4, 2026, 10:43 AM
Expires: Mon May 4, 2026, 10:45 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Rock River Near Lake Koshkonong affecting Rock and Jefferson Counties. Rock River At Afton affecting Winnebago and Rock Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... ROCK RIVER near LEBANON-3 E-HWY MM BRIDGE affecting Dodge County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River near Lake Koshkonong. * WHEN...Until Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Floodwaters affect homes and boat docks in the Blackhawk Island area of Lake Koshkonong on the north side of the lake. Floodwaters spread over low spots on Blackhawk Island Road in the area where the Rock River enters the lake. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 10.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM CDT Monday was 10.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning and continue falling to 9.1 feet Monday, May 11. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.1 feet on 03/30/2011. - 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 1045 PM CDT.