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 Watch issued April 16 at 1:08AM CDT until April 16 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 1:08 AM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 9:15 AM

...FLOOD WATCH EXTENDED IN SOUTHEASTERN AREAS... Additional shower and storm development is forecast through the overnight hours, with activity gradually tapering after sunrise this morning. Expecting that additional rainfall totals will remain at or below a half inch in many locations, though localized additional rainfall totals between 1-2 inches are possible in locations impacted by the heaviest thunderstorms and any repeated redevelopment. Given already saturated conditions, particularly over the southeast half of the region after last night's storms, this additional rainfall will lead to quick runoff and additional urban/small stream & potential flash flooding impacts. With thunderstorm potential most favored over far south-central and southeastern Wisconsin, the Flood Watch has thus been extended until 1 PM this afternoon from Rock, Jefferson, Washington, and all counties south and east to the Illinois border. Flood Watch remains in effect through 7 AM in areas further north and west. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Wisconsin, including the following counties, in south central Wisconsin, Rock. In southeast Wisconsin, Jefferson, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Walworth, Washington and Waukesha. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Flooding and flash flooding is possible from thunderstorms with heavy rain on saturated ground - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Flood Warning issued April 15 at 10:46PM CDT until April 17 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 10:46 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 11:00 AM

...The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan WI has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Root River Canal At Raymond affecting Racine County. Turtle Creek Near Clinton affecting Rock and Winnebago Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Root River Canal at Raymond. * WHEN...Until Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Water floods Koerber Park on 6 Mile Road. Flooding of rural land and agricultural land. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 8.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 9.6 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday morning. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.6 feet on 02/25/1985. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 1100 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 15 at 11:23PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 11:23 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 11:30 AM

...The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan WI has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Rock River At Jefferson affecting Jefferson County. Fox River Lower At Waukesha affecting Waukesha County. Root River At Franklin affecting Milwaukee County. Sheboygan River At Sheboygan affecting Sheboygan County. Sugar River At Brodhead affecting Winnebago, Green and Rock Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Root River at Franklin. * WHEN...From Thursday morning to Friday evening. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, A low spot on Oakwood Road is flooded. Some yards along the river flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 7.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning to a crest of 8.3 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Friday 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

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 Thursday morning at 1130 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 15 at 10:58PM CDT until April 16 at 2:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 10:58 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 2:00 AM

This Flood Warning Replaces the Flash Flood Warning. * WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Wisconsin, including the following counties, Milwaukee and Waukesha. * WHEN...Until 200 AM CDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. It will take several hours for all the water from these storms to work through local drainage systems in urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1057 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is already occurring in the warned area. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Milwaukee, Waukesha, West Allis, Wauwatosa, New Berlin, Brookfield, Greenfield, Menomonee Falls, Oak Creek, Muskego, South Milwaukee, Cudahy, Whitefish Bay, Greendale, Pewaukee, Brown Deer, Sussex, St. Francis, Hartland and Hales Corners. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Flood Warning issued April 15 at 11:19AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 11:19 AM
Expires: Wed April 15, 2026, 11:30 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Kenosha and Lake Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 13.5 feet, Floodwaters are into the lower levels of some homes in the Town of Wheatland and Village of Salem Lakes areas along Riverside Drive and Shorewood Drive. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 10.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 13.6 feet early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.6 feet on 10/04/2019. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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.