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 17 at 11:18PM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 11:18 PM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 11:30 AM

...The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan WI has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Root River At Racine affecting Racine County. ...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Fox River Lower At Waukesha affecting Waukesha County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Root River at Racine. * WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, There is flooding in Lincoln Park and Horlick Park in Racine. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 6.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.0 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.0 feet on 05/24/2004. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

To escape rising water, take the shortest path to higher ground. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 1130 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 11:18PM CDT until April 20 at 2:30AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 11:18 PM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 11:30 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Milwaukee River Near Cedarburg affecting Ozaukee County. Root River Canal At Raymond affecting Racine County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Wisconsin... Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Kenosha and Lake Counties. Turtle Creek Near Clinton affecting Rock and Winnebago Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Root River Canal at Raymond. * WHEN...Until early Monday morning. * 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 Friday the stage was 9.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 PM CDT Friday was 10.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.0 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.0 feet on 04/03/1983. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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 Saturday morning at 1130 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 5:27AM CDT until April 19 at 7:29AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 5:27 AM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 5:30 PM

...The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan WI has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Sheboygan River At Sheboygan affecting Sheboygan County. ...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Root River At Racine affecting Racine County. ...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Sugar River At Brodhead affecting Green, Rock and Winnebago Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Root River at Racine. * WHEN...Until tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 7.5 feet, Lincoln Park and Horlick Park in Racine are flooded and closed. Water over Dominik Dr in Lincoln Park. Floodwaters are in the back yards of some homes and there is some basement flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 7.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:00 AM CDT Saturday was 7.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.5 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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. 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 530 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 5:27AM CDT until April 20 at 2:30AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 5:27 AM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 5:30 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Baraboo River Near Baraboo affecting Sauk and Columbia Counties. Rock River At Fort Atkinson affecting Jefferson County. Rock River At Afton affecting Rock and Winnebago 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. Rock River Near Lake Koshkonong affecting Rock and Jefferson Counties. 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 Kenosha and Lake Counties. Milwaukee River Near Cedarburg affecting Ozaukee County. Pecatonica River At Martintown affecting Green County. Root River Canal At Raymond affecting Racine County. Turtle Creek Near Clinton affecting Rock and Winnebago Counties. Wisconsin River At Portage affecting Columbia County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Wisconsin River At Wisconsin Dells affecting Sauk and Columbia Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Root River Canal at Raymond. * WHEN...Until early 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 4:00 AM CDT Saturday 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 Saturday was 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise to 10.1 feet this morning. It will then fall this afternoon. It will rise to 10.1 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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. 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this morning at 630 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 11:18PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 11:18 PM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 11:30 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Milwaukee River Near Cedarburg affecting Ozaukee County. Root River Canal At Raymond affecting Racine County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Wisconsin... Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Kenosha and Lake Counties. Turtle Creek Near Clinton affecting Rock and Winnebago 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 Friday the stage was 14.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 PM CDT Friday was 14.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.0 feet early Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.0 feet on 08/24/2007. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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 Saturday morning at 1130 AM CDT.