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 22 at 10:24PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Wed April 22, 2026, 10:24 PM
Expires: Thu April 23, 2026, 10:30 AM

...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Fox River At Princeton affecting Green Lake County. Fox River Near Berlin affecting Green Lake County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Crawfish River At Milford affecting Jefferson County. 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 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 Lower At Rochester affecting Racine County. ...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Major severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Illinois... Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Lake and Kenosha Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Fox River Lower at Rochester. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 6.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 6.3 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 5.8 feet on 04/18/2013. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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. 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 Thursday morning at 1030 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 23 at 3:37AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Thu April 23, 2026, 3:37 AM
Expires: Thu April 23, 2026, 3:45 PM

...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 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 At Princeton affecting Green Lake County. Fox River Near Berlin affecting Green Lake County. Crawfish River At Milford affecting Jefferson County. Fox River Lower At Rochester affecting Racine County. Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Lake and Kenosha Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Fox River Lower at Rochester. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 6.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:00 AM CDT Thursday was 6.3 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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 this afternoon at 345 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 23 at 10:19AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Thu April 23, 2026, 10:19 AM
Expires: Thu April 23, 2026, 10:30 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Fox River Near Berlin affecting Green Lake County. Crawfish River At Milford affecting Jefferson County. Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Lake and Kenosha Counties. ...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 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 At Princeton affecting Green Lake County. Fox River Lower At Rochester affecting Racine County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Fox River Lower at Rochester. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 6.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM CDT Thursday was 6.3 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 5.8 feet on 04/18/2013. - 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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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 evening at 1030 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 22 at 10:24PM CDT until April 29 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Wed April 22, 2026, 10:24 PM
Expires: Thu April 23, 2026, 10:30 AM

...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Fox River At Princeton affecting Green Lake County. Fox River Near Berlin affecting Green Lake County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Crawfish River At Milford affecting Jefferson County. 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 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 Lower At Rochester affecting Racine County. ...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Major severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Illinois... Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Lake and Kenosha Counties. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster. * WHEN...Until Wednesday, April 29. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, There is flooding of the lower levels of homes in the Town of Wheatland and Village of Salem Lakes areas long Riverside Drive, Shorewood Drive, 101st Street and Shorewood Terrace. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 14.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 14.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Wednesday, April 29 and continue falling to 10.7 feet Wednesday, April 29. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.7 feet on 05/24/2004. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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. 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 Thursday morning at 1030 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 23 at 3:37AM CDT until April 29 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Thu April 23, 2026, 3:37 AM
Expires: Thu April 23, 2026, 3:45 PM

...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 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 At Princeton affecting Green Lake County. Fox River Near Berlin affecting Green Lake County. Crawfish River At Milford affecting Jefferson County. Fox River Lower At Rochester affecting Racine County. Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Lake and Kenosha Counties. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster. * WHEN...Until early Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, There is flooding of the lower levels of homes in the Town of Wheatland and Village of Salem Lakes areas long Riverside Drive, Shorewood Drive, 101st Street and Shorewood Terrace. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:00 AM CDT Thursday was 14.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Wednesday morning and continue falling to 10.7 feet Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.7 feet on 05/24/2004. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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 this afternoon at 345 PM CDT.