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

Frost Advisory issued May 5 at 1:13PM CDT until May 6 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Tue May 5, 2026, 1:13 PM
Expires: Tue May 5, 2026, 9:15 PM

* WHAT...Temperatures in the low 30s will result in frost formation, especially in low-lying areas. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Flood Warning issued May 5 at 9:56AM CDT until May 6 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Tue May 5, 2026, 9:56 AM
Expires: Tue May 5, 2026, 10:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Rock River Near Lake Koshkonong affecting Jefferson and Rock Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River near Lake Koshkonong. * WHEN...Until tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Floodwaters affect homes and boat docks in the Blackhawk Island area of Lake Koshkonong on the north side of the lake. Floodwaters spread over low spots on Blackhawk Island Road in the area where the Rock River enters the lake. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 10.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 AM CDT Tuesday was 10.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 8.8 feet Tuesday, May 12. - 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 evening at 1000 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued May 5 at 4:05PM CDT until May 6 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Tue May 5, 2026, 4:05 PM
Expires: Wed May 6, 2026, 4:15 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Rock River Near Lake Koshkonong affecting Jefferson and Rock Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River near Lake Koshkonong. * WHEN...Until tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Floodwaters affect homes and boat docks in the Blackhawk Island area of Lake Koshkonong on the north side of the lake. Floodwaters spread over low spots on Blackhawk Island Road in the area where the Rock River enters the lake. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 10.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:00 PM CDT Tuesday was 10.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 8.8 feet Tuesday, May 12. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.0 feet on 06/30/2013. - 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 415 AM CDT.