Water Temperature of the Root River in Franklin, WI

Current Water Temperature

53.1°F

Measurement Time: Monday, May 4, 2026, 4:00 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

57.9°F
Sunny
Sunny
54.8°F
62.5°F
51%
SW 14.8 mph
18.6 mph
61.8°F
39°F
0 in
25%
9 mi
1002 mbar
2

Five Day Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
Mon
H: 82°F
L: 46°F
Partly Cloudy
Tue
H: 55°F
L: 42°F
Sunny
Wed
H: 54°F
L: 38°F
Patchy rain nearby
Thu
H: 56°F
L: 40°F
Patchy rain nearby
Fri
H: 60°F
L: 41°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.55 μg/m3
PM10: 10.15 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 142.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 109 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

Special Weather Statement issued May 4 at 1:33AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Mon May 4, 2026, 1:33 AM
Expires: Mon May 4, 2026, 7:00 PM

Warm, dry and breezy conditions today will lead to an elevated concern for fire weather across southern WI. Given recent rains and green up largely being complete, it is not thought that fuels are at a near critical level but the weather conditions are. Highs in the upper 70s, relative humidities falling to the 20-30 percent range and sustained winds around 15-20 mph with gusts to 35 mph all contribute to the increased fire weather concerns.


Flood Warning issued May 3 at 7:54PM CDT until May 5 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun May 3, 2026, 7:54 PM
Expires: Mon May 4, 2026, 2:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting Kane, McHenry 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 10.0 feet, Winaki Trail and Onaway Trail are threatened south of Algonquin. Athletic fields inundated at Judson College in Elgin. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is forecast to continue to gradually fall through the middle of the week. - 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 Monday afternoon.


Flood Warning issued May 3 at 9:10PM CDT until May 6 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Sun May 3, 2026, 9:10 PM
Expires: Mon May 4, 2026, 9:15 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Rock River Near Lake Koshkonong affecting Jefferson and Rock Counties. 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 early Wednesday morning. * 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 8:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 10.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM CDT Sunday was 10.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Tuesday evening and continue falling to 9.1 feet Sunday, May 10. - 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

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 Monday morning at 915 AM CDT.


Flood Warning issued May 4 at 4:21AM CDT until May 6 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Mon May 4, 2026, 4:21 AM
Expires: Mon May 4, 2026, 4:30 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Rock River Near Lake Koshkonong affecting Jefferson and Rock Counties. 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 early Wednesday morning. * 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 4:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 10.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:00 AM CDT Monday was 10.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow evening and continue falling to 9.1 feet Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.1 feet on 03/30/2011. - 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 this afternoon at 430 PM CDT.


Special Weather Statement issued May 4 at 3:20AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon May 4, 2026, 3:20 AM
Expires: Mon May 4, 2026, 10:00 AM

Strong southwest winds, gusting well over 30 mph at times late this morning into this afternoon will result in patchy blowing dust, particularly in open agricultural areas. Blowing dust could lead to locally reduced visibility. In addition, the gusty southwest winds will combine with warm temperatures and low afternoon relative humidity to result in a heightened fire danger as well.


Monday, May 4, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
82.4°F
45.5°F
61.5°F
57%
0.05 in
82%
0%
16.6 mph
6.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.1 μg/m3
PM10: 9.15 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 168.33 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.01 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.84 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.24 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

Partly Cloudy
54.5°F
42.3°F
49.2°F
58%
0 in
0%
0%
12.5 mph
5.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.53 μg/m3
PM10: 6.02 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 158.21 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.71 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.81 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.04 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

Sunny
53.5°F
37.6°F
45.9°F
57%
0 in
0%
0%
14.1 mph
5.1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.41 μg/m3
PM10: 4.58 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 184.69 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.93 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.73 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.24 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
56.1°F
40.2°F
48.1°F
64%
0.14 in
89%
0%
9.4 mph
5.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.25 μg/m3
PM10: 5.45 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 164.31 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.88 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.04 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

Friday, May 8, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
59.7°F
41.2°F
48.1°F
79%
0.01 in
88%
0%
8.7 mph
0.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.6 μg/m3
PM10: 8.83 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 208.16 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 16.73 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2 μg/m3
Ozone: 52.62 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:37 AM
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 8:01 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 24 mins
Moonrise: 1:31 AM
Moon Transit: 6:05 AM
Moonset: 10:47 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 47.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:35 AM - 8:05 AM
6:16 PM - 8:46 PM

Minor Periods

10:17 AM - 11:47 AM
1:01 AM - 2:31 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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