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 9:56PM CDT until April 18 at 9:24AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 9:56 PM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 10:00 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Baraboo River Near Baraboo affecting Columbia and Sauk Counties. Fox River Lower At Waukesha affecting Waukesha County. Milwaukee River Near Cedarburg affecting Ozaukee County. Root River At Franklin affecting Milwaukee County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Root River Canal At Raymond affecting Racine County. Sugar River At Brodhead affecting Green, Winnebago and Rock Counties. Turtle Creek Near Clinton affecting Winnebago and Rock Counties. Rock River At Fort Atkinson affecting Jefferson County. Rock River At Afton affecting Winnebago and Rock 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. Fox River Near Berlin affecting Green Lake County. Crawfish River At Milford affecting Jefferson County. Wisconsin River At Wisconsin Dells affecting Columbia and Sauk Counties. Wisconsin River At Portage affecting Columbia 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 9:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 10.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM CDT Thursday was 10.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening and continue falling to 3.5 feet Thursday, April 23. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.2 feet on 04/11/2008. - 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 Friday morning at 1000 AM CDT.

Flood Watch issued April 17 at 7:06AM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 7:06 AM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 3:15 PM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be 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 1 PM CDT this 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... - Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall on a saturated is possible. An additional 0.50 to 1.25 inches of rain is expected, with locally higher amounts to 2.00 inches possible. - 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 17 at 5:49AM CDT until April 18 at 9:24AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 5:49 AM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 6:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Root River At Franklin affecting Milwaukee County. Wisconsin River At Wisconsin Dells affecting Columbia and Sauk Counties. Rock River At Fort Atkinson affecting Jefferson County. Rock River At Afton affecting Winnebago and Rock Counties. Baraboo River Near Baraboo affecting Columbia and Sauk 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. 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. Root River Canal At Raymond affecting Racine County. Sugar River At Brodhead affecting Winnebago, Rock and Green Counties. Wisconsin River At Portage affecting Columbia County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Illinois...Wisconsin... Turtle Creek Near Clinton affecting Winnebago and Rock Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Root River Canal at Raymond. * WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Water floods Koerber Park on 6 Mile Road. Flooding of rural land and agricultural land. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 10.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 5:00 AM CDT Friday was 10.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this evening and continue falling to 3.5 feet Thursday evening. - 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this morning at 700 AM CDT.

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 2:46AM CDT until April 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 2:46 AM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 9:00 AM

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Sheboygan, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Walworth, Washington, and Waukesha Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

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

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 9:56PM CDT until April 18 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 9:56 PM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 10:00 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Baraboo River Near Baraboo affecting Columbia and Sauk Counties. Fox River Lower At Waukesha affecting Waukesha County. Milwaukee River Near Cedarburg affecting Ozaukee County. Root River At Franklin affecting Milwaukee County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Root River Canal At Raymond affecting Racine County. Sugar River At Brodhead affecting Green, Winnebago and Rock Counties. Turtle Creek Near Clinton affecting Winnebago and Rock Counties. Rock River At Fort Atkinson affecting Jefferson County. Rock River At Afton affecting Winnebago and Rock 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. Fox River Near Berlin affecting Green Lake County. Crawfish River At Milford affecting Jefferson County. Wisconsin River At Wisconsin Dells affecting Columbia and Sauk Counties. Wisconsin River At Portage affecting Columbia County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Root River at Franklin. * WHEN...Until late 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 9:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 9.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM CDT Thursday was 9.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening and continue falling to 4.0 feet Thursday, April 23. - 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 Friday morning at 1000 AM CDT.