Water Temperature of the Root River in Franklin, WI

Current Water Temperature

49.8°F

Measurement Time: Sunday, May 3, 2026, 1:00 AM CDT

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Root River

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

47.7°F
Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
42.2°F
42.6°F
52%
SW 12.8 mph
22.4 mph
36.1°F
32.3°F
0 in
50%
9 mi
1012 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
Sun
H: 72°F
L: 40°F
Moderate rain
Mon
H: 71°F
L: 44°F
Patchy rain nearby
Tue
H: 50°F
L: 43°F
Cloudy
Wed
H: 48°F
L: 37°F
Patchy rain nearby
Thu
H: 54°F
L: 39°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 9.15 μg/m3
PM10: 10.15 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 156.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 83 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:43 AM
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 7:55 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 12 mins
Moonrise: 10:30 PM
Moon Transit: 1:54 AM
Moonset: 6:17 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 94.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:24 AM - 3:54 AM
2:05 PM - 4:35 PM

Minor Periods

10:00 PM - 11:30 PM
5:47 AM - 7:17 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Flood Warning issued May 2 at 7:00PM CDT until May 5 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sat May 2, 2026, 7:00 PM
Expires: Sun May 3, 2026, 1:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting McHenry, Kane and Lake IL Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Fox River from Johnsburg downstream to Red Gate Road in St. Charles, including the Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater gauge. * WHEN...Until Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 10.5 feet, Structures threatened along Fox River Drive in East Dundee. Parking lots threatened in downtown West Dundee. Low-lying sections of Cornish Park are inundated in Algonquin. Low-lying sections of Trout Park inundated north of Elgin. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 10.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to continue a gradual fall. - Flood stage is 9.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

A Flood Warning means water levels above flood stage are imminent or may already be occurring. Persons along rivers and streams in the warned area should take immediate precautions to protect life and property. These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may cause changes to these river forecasts. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by Sunday afternoon.


Flood Warning issued May 2 at 4:22PM CDT until May 3 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Sat May 2, 2026, 4:22 PM
Expires: Sun May 3, 2026, 4:30 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Rock River At Newville affecting Rock County. Rock River Near Lake Koshkonong affecting Rock and Jefferson Counties. Rock River At Fort Atkinson affecting Jefferson County. Rock River At Afton affecting Rock and Winnebago Counties. ROCK RIVER near LEBANON-3 E-HWY MM BRIDGE affecting Dodge County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River at Fort Atkinson. * WHEN...Until tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Floodwaters affect some park land and boat launches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 16.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:00 PM CDT Saturday was 16.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 14.7 feet Saturday, May 09. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 430 AM CDT.


Flood Warning issued May 2 at 4:22PM CDT until May 5 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Sat May 2, 2026, 4:22 PM
Expires: Sun May 3, 2026, 4:30 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Rock River At Newville affecting Rock County. Rock River Near Lake Koshkonong affecting Rock and Jefferson Counties. Rock River At Fort Atkinson affecting Jefferson County. Rock River At Afton affecting Rock and Winnebago Counties. ROCK RIVER near LEBANON-3 E-HWY MM BRIDGE affecting Dodge County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River near Lake Koshkonong. * WHEN...Until Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 10.5 feet, Floodwaters reach Oxbow Bend Road in the area of the gage on the east side of the lake. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 10.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:00 PM CDT Saturday was 10.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Tuesday afternoon and continue falling to 9.4 feet Saturday, May 09. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 430 AM CDT.


Flood Warning issued May 2 at 9:26PM CDT until May 3 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Sat May 2, 2026, 9:26 PM
Expires: Sun May 3, 2026, 9:30 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in Wisconsin... Rock River Near Lake Koshkonong affecting Rock and Jefferson Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Rock River At Afton affecting Rock and Winnebago Counties. Rock River At Newville affecting Rock County. Rock River At Fort Atkinson affecting Jefferson County. ROCK RIVER near LEBANON-3 E-HWY MM BRIDGE affecting Dodge County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River at Fort Atkinson. * WHEN...Until tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Floodwaters affect some park land and boat launches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 16.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM CDT Saturday was 16.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.1 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.2 feet on 08/29/2007. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Sunday morning at 930 AM CDT.


Flood Warning issued May 2 at 9:26PM CDT until May 6 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Sat May 2, 2026, 9:26 PM
Expires: Sun May 3, 2026, 9:30 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in Wisconsin... Rock River Near Lake Koshkonong affecting Rock and Jefferson Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Rock River At Afton affecting Rock and Winnebago Counties. Rock River At Newville affecting Rock County. Rock River At Fort Atkinson affecting Jefferson County. ROCK RIVER near LEBANON-3 E-HWY MM BRIDGE affecting Dodge County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River near Lake Koshkonong. * WHEN...Until early Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 10.5 feet, Floodwaters reach Oxbow Bend Road in the area of the gage on the east side of the lake. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 10.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM CDT Saturday was 10.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.5 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.5 feet on 08/30/2007. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Sunday morning at 930 AM CDT.
Sunday, May 3, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
72.1°F
39.9°F
52.1°F
65%
0.01 in
68%
0%
18.8 mph
5.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.5 μg/m3
PM10: 9.43 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 159.57 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.69 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 80.84 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:43 AM
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 7:55 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 12 mins
Moonrise: 10:30 PM
Moon Transit: 1:54 AM
Moonset: 6:17 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 94.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:24 AM - 3:54 AM
2:05 PM - 4:35 PM

Minor Periods

10:00 PM - 11:30 PM
5:47 AM - 7:17 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Monday, May 4, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
70.6°F
44.1°F
57.1°F
73%
0.43 in
83%
0%
16.8 mph
6.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.79 μg/m3
PM10: 8.75 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 165.25 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.01 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.89 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.04 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:42 AM
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 7:56 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 14 mins
Moonrise: 11:26 PM
Moon Transit: 2:44 AM
Moonset: 6:57 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 88.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:14 AM - 4:44 AM
2:56 PM - 5:26 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
6:27 AM - 7:57 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
50.2°F
43.3°F
47.5°F
71%
0.01 in
72%
0%
9.4 mph
2.1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.29 μg/m3
PM10: 5.76 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 151.89 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.31 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.71 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.24 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:40 AM
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 7:57 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 17 mins
Moonrise: 12:26 AM
Moon Transit: 3:35 AM
Moonset: 7:44 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 79.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:05 AM - 5:35 AM
3:48 PM - 6:18 PM

Minor Periods

7:14 AM - 8:44 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Weather Forecast

Cloudy
48.4°F
37.3°F
43.8°F
63%
0 in
0%
0%
8.5 mph
4.8


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.03 μg/m3
PM10: 4.18 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 170.93 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.64 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.91 μg/m3
Ozone: 60.84 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:39 AM
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 7:58 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 19 mins
Moonrise: 12:16 AM
Moon Transit: 4:26 AM
Moonset: 8:40 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 70.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:56 AM - 6:26 AM
4:38 PM - 7:08 PM

Minor Periods

8:10 AM - 9:40 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
54.2°F
38.9°F
45°F
67%
0.04 in
86%
0%
13.9 mph
0.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.96 μg/m3
PM10: 6.26 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 182.35 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 12.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.33 μg/m3
Ozone: 58.77 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:38 AM
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 8:00 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 22 mins
Moonrise: 12:58 AM
Moon Transit: 5:17 AM
Moonset: 9:42 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 59.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:47 AM - 7:17 AM
5:28 PM - 7:58 PM

Minor Periods

9:12 AM - 10:42 AM
12:28 AM - 1:58 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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