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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

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sun
H: 15°F
L: 7°F

Mon
H: 12°F
L: 4°F

Tue
H: 4°F
L: 2°F

Wed
H: 15°F
L: 3°F

Thu
H: 20°F
L: 6°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:02 AM
Sunset: 4:47 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 29 mins
Moon Transit: 12:01 AM
Moonset: 4:36 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:31 AM - 2:01 PM
Minor Periods
4:06 PM - 5:36 PM7:04 AM - 8:34 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 10:15AM CST until January 19 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 4:15 PM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 12:15 AM
Light accumulating snow is expected this afternoon and evening. An arctic cold front crosses the region this evening, with gusty northwest winds arriving behind it late tonight. Areas of blowing snow are expected late tonight into Monday morning. * WHAT...Light accumulating snow this afternoon and evening with totals of 1 to 1.5 inches. Areas of blowing snow late tonight into Monday morning with 30 to 40 mph wind gusts. * WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and periods of reduced visibility.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 9:05AM CST until January 19 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 3:05 PM
Expires: Sun January 18, 2026, 11:15 PM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 23 to 29 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...From 3 AM to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 6:09PM CST until January 19 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Mon January 19, 2026, 12:09 AM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 8:15 AM
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 2:20PM CST until January 19 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 8:20 PM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 4:30 AM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 22 to 29 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...From 3 AM to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Flood Warning issued January 18 at 3:41PM CST by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 9:41 PM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 9:45 AM
...The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan WI has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Bark River Near Rome affecting Jefferson County. .Ice build up from the recent cold snap has resulted in the Bark River near Rome rising into minor flood stage. A Flood Warning is in effect until further notice for the Bark River near Rome in Jefferson County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Bark River near Rome. * WHEN...From this afternoon until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 4.3 feet, There is lowland and agricultural land flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:00 PM CST Sunday the stage was 4.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 3.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:00 PM CST Sunday was 4.3 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 4.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 4.2 feet on 01/21/2019. - 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 late tonight at 345 AM CST.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 10:53AM CST until January 19 at 10:00AM CST by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 4:53 PM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 3:00 AM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below to 25 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 10 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 2:19PM CST until January 19 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 8:19 PM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 6:30 AM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below to 25 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...From 3 AM to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.37 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.63 μg/m3
Ozone: 58.62 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:02 AM
Sunset: 4:47 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 29 mins
Moon Transit: 12:01 AM
Moonset: 4:36 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:31 AM - 2:01 PM
Minor Periods
4:06 PM - 5:36 PM7:04 AM - 8:34 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:02 AM
Sunset: 4:48 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 31 mins
Moon Transit: 12:51 AM
Moonset: 5:45 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:13 AM - 2:43 AM12:21 AM - 2:51 PM
Minor Periods
5:15 PM - 6:45 PM7:35 AM - 9:05 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:03 AM
Sunset: 4:50 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 33 mins
Moon Transit: 1:38 PM
Moonset: 6:55 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 3.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:01 AM - 3:31 AM1:08 PM - 3:38 PM
Minor Periods
6:25 PM - 7:55 PM8:01 AM - 9:31 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:03 AM
Sunset: 4:51 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 35 mins
Moon Transit: 2:23 PM
Moonset: 8:05 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 8.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:47 AM - 4:17 AM1:53 PM - 4:23 PM
Minor Periods
7:35 PM - 9:05 PM8:23 AM - 9:53 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:03 AM
Sunset: 4:52 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 37 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 9:14 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 15.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM2:32 AM - 5:02 AM
Minor Periods
8:44 PM - 10:14 PM8:44 AM - 10:14 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
