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 Watch issued April 15 at 11:17AM CDT until April 16 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 11:17 AM
Expires: Wed April 15, 2026, 7:30 PM

* WHAT...Areal flooding and flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall from thunderstorms is 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, Columbia, Dane, Green, Green Lake, Iowa, Lafayette, Marquette, Rock and Sauk. In southeast Wisconsin, Dodge, Jefferson, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Walworth, Washington and Waukesha. * WHEN...From 4 PM CDT this afternoon through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff and ponding of water 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... - An additional 1 to 2 inches of rain may fall tonight with expected heavy rain from thunderstorms. This will cause additional chances for flash flooding, rises on creeks and streams, and will exacerbate river flooding over southern Wisconsin. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Flood Watch issued April 15 at 4:15AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 4:15 AM
Expires: Wed April 15, 2026, 12:15 PM

...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Illinois... Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Kenosha and Lake Counties. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Water is up to the first floor levels of some homes in the Town of Wheatland and Village of Salem Lakes area along Riverside Drive and Shorewood Drive. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 10.3 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late this evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings. If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 1215 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 15 at 11:19AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 11:19 AM
Expires: Wed April 15, 2026, 11:30 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Kenosha and Lake Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 13.5 feet, Floodwaters are into the lower levels of some homes in the Town of Wheatland and Village of Salem Lakes areas along Riverside Drive and Shorewood Drive. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 10.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 13.6 feet early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.6 feet on 10/04/2019. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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 this evening at 1130 PM CDT.

Flood Watch issued April 15 at 11:19AM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 11:19 AM
Expires: Wed April 15, 2026, 7:30 PM

...The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan WI has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Fox River Lower At Waukesha affecting Waukesha County. ...The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Fox River Near Berlin affecting Green Lake County. ...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Wisconsin River At Wisconsin Dells affecting Columbia and Sauk Counties. ...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Illinois... Rock River At Jefferson affecting Jefferson County. Rock River At Afton affecting Winnebago and Rock Counties. Crawfish River At Milford affecting Jefferson County. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Fox River Lower at Waukesha. * WHEN...From late tonight to early Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, There is minor lowland flooding in the Waukesha area. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 5.5 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late tonight. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 730 PM CDT.

Hydrologic Outlook issued April 14 at 12:33PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Tue April 14, 2026, 12:33 PM
Expires: Wed April 15, 2026, 12:00 PM

ESFLOT Waves of showers and thunderstorms are expected this evening through the end of the week. Urban and river flooding will be possible. Atmospheric conditions are favorable for some thunderstorms to have rainfall rates in excess of 1 to 2 inches per hour tonight and tomorrow. In addition, some rivers and streams remain elevated from recent rainfall and soil moisture is elevated across most of northern Illinois and northwestern Indiana. In urban and poor drainage areas isolated flooding of roadways, creeks, and streams may occur with areas of heaviest rainfall. Widespread rainfall may also lead to river rises and possible flooding, in particular along already elevated rivers such as the Fox, Des Plaines, and Kankakee. Additional chances for rainfall are expected to continue through the remainder of the week. This outlook means that elevated water levels and potential impacts are possible, but not yet certain. Persons should closely monitor forecasts including the possibility of flood watches, warnings, and advisories. This product will be updated by tomorrow morning.