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 16 at 11:58AM CDT until April 18 at 10:25AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 11:58 AM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 12:00 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in Wisconsin... Root River Canal At Raymond affecting Racine County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Root River Canal at Raymond. * WHEN...Until late Saturday 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 11:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 10.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM CDT Thursday was 10.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.7 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.6 feet on 07/03/2000. - 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 late tonight at midnight CDT.

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 16 at 6:23PM CDT until April 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 6:23 PM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 2:30 AM

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Sheboygan, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Washington, and Waukesha Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Over the next few hours fog will push west and thicken, particularly after dark. May be extended further west over the next few hours if trends maintain a further west progression.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

Flood Watch issued April 16 at 3:11PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 3:11 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 11:15 PM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin, including the following counties, in east central Wisconsin, Fond du Lac and Sheboygan. In south central Wisconsin, Dane, Green, Green Lake, Iowa, Lafayette, Marquette and Rock. In southeast Wisconsin, Dodge, Jefferson, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Walworth, Washington and Waukesha. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Excessive rain on saturated ground may result in flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:57AM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 11:57 AM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 12:00 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in Wisconsin... Root River At Franklin affecting Milwaukee County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Root River at Franklin. * WHEN...Until Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Portions of the Root River Parkway are flooded. Oakwood Road near S 60th is flooded. Some yards along the river are flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 8.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM CDT Thursday was 8.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.2 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.2 feet on 06/13/1999. - 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 late tonight at midnight CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:56AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 11:56 AM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 12:00 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Wisconsin... Oak Creek At South Milwaukee affecting Milwaukee County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Oak Creek at South Milwaukee. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Parts of Oak Creek Parkway flooded, including near the railroad overpass / High School, along with walking paths. Yards along the creek are flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 8.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM CDT Thursday was 8.8 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.7 feet on 08/18/1990. - 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 late tonight at midnight CDT.