Water Temperature of the Root River in Franklin, WI
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Friday, April 17, 2026, 1:00 AM CDT
Temperature Locations
View Nearby Locations View All Wisconsin Locations View Locations Near Me
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
Lake Michigan, Milwaukee, WI (12.6 mi)Honey Creek, Wauwatosa, WI (13 mi)
Lake Michigan, Racine, WI (20.3 mi)
Fox River, Burlington, WI (20.7 mi)
Eagle Spring Lake, Mukwonago, WI (22.5 mi)
Lake Michigan, Winthrop Harbor, IL (27.4 mi)
Lake Michigan, Waukegan, IL (35.1 mi)
Fox River, McHenry, IL (39.1 mi)
Lake Michigan, Lake Michigan, MI (50.5 mi)
Lake Michigan, Wilmette, IL (52.6 mi)
Fond Du Lac River, Fond Du Lac, WI (69 mi)
Swan Creek, Fitchburg, WI (70.1 mi)
Lake Michigan, Chicago, IL (70.1 mi)
Chicago River, Chicago, IL (72 mi)
Lake Monona, Madison, WI (72.5 mi)
Weather for Franklin, Wisconsin
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 77°F
L: 48°F

Sat
H: 44°F
L: 38°F

Sun
H: 47°F
L: 29°F

Mon
H: 54°F
L: 30°F

Tue
H: 70°F
L: 49°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 67 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 7:37 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 30 mins
Moon Transit: 12:58 AM
Moonset: 8:23 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 4.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:19 AM - 2:49 AM12:28 AM - 2:58 PM
Minor Periods
7:53 PM - 9:23 PM5:21 AM - 6:51 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 16 at 6:23PM CDT until April 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 6:23 PM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 2:30 AM
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Sheboygan, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Washington, and Waukesha Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Over the next few hours fog will push west and thicken, particularly after dark. May be extended further west over the next few hours if trends maintain a further west progression.
If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.
Flood Watch issued April 16 at 11:57PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 11:57 PM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 8:00 AM
* 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 Friday 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... - Excessive rain on saturated ground may result in flooding. An additional 1 to 2 inches of rainfall is likely, with locally higher amounts possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 16 at 10:17PM CDT until April 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 10:17 PM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 6:30 AM
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Sheboygan, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Washington, and Waukesha Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT Friday. * 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 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 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.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 16.7 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.22 μg/m3
Ozone: 65.52 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 7:37 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 30 mins
Moon Transit: 12:58 AM
Moonset: 8:23 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 4.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:19 AM - 2:49 AM12:28 AM - 2:58 PM
Minor Periods
7:53 PM - 9:23 PM5:21 AM - 6:51 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.79 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.71 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 7:38 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 32 mins
Moon Transit: 1:55 PM
Moonset: 9:45 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:13 AM - 3:43 AM1:25 PM - 3:55 PM
Minor Periods
9:15 PM - 10:45 PM5:51 AM - 7:21 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.46 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.82 μg/m3
Ozone: 82.96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 7:39 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 35 mins
Moon Transit: 2:56 PM
Moonset: 11:07 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:12 AM - 4:42 AM2:26 PM - 4:56 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM6:28 AM - 7:58 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 13.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.18 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.36 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:50 AM
Sunset: 7:40 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 38 mins
Moon Transit: 4:00 PM
Moonset: 12:07 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 10.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:15 AM - 5:45 AM3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Minor Periods
7:15 AM - 8:45 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.97 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.27 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.31 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:50 AM
Sunset: 7:41 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 41 mins
Moon Transit: 5:05 PM
Moonset: 12:21 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 18.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:20 AM - 6:50 AM4:35 PM - 7:05 PM
Minor Periods
8:16 AM - 9:46 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
