Weather for Franklin, Wisconsin
Current Weather
Five Day Weather Forecast
Sun
H: 72°F
L: 40°F
Mon
H: 71°F
L: 44°F
Tue
H: 56°F
L: 44°F
Wed
H: 53°F
L: 38°F
Thu
H: 55°F
L: 35°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.75 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 65 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 7:55 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 12 mins
Moon Transit: 1:54 AM
Moonset: 6:17 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 94.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:24 AM - 3:54 AM2:05 PM - 4:35 PM
Minor Periods
10:00 PM - 11:30 PM5:47 AM - 7:17 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Flood Warning issued May 3 at 10:02AM CDT until May 5 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Sun May 3, 2026, 10:02 AM
Expires: Mon May 4, 2026, 4:15 AM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting Lake IL, McHenry and Kane Counties. For the Fox River (Illinois)...including Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater, Montgomery, Dayton...Minor flooding is forecast. * 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 early Tuesday afternoon. * 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 9:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 10.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 AM CDT Sunday was 10.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is forecast to continue to gradually fall through the middle of the week. - Flood stage is 9.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.4 feet on 07/18/2024. - 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 late tonight.
Flood Warning issued May 3 at 4:26AM CDT until May 3 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Sun May 3, 2026, 4:26 AM
Expires: Sun May 3, 2026, 4:30 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... 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 near LEBANON-3 E-HWY MM BRIDGE affecting Dodge County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Rock River At Newville affecting Rock County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River at Fort Atkinson. * WHEN...Until this evening. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Floodwaters affect some park land and boat launches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 16.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:00 AM CDT Sunday was 16.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this afternoon and continue falling to 14.6 feet Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.2 feet on 08/29/2007. - 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 early this morning at 530 AM CDT.
Flood Warning issued May 3 at 4:26AM CDT until May 6 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Sun May 3, 2026, 4:26 AM
Expires: Sun May 3, 2026, 4:30 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... 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 near LEBANON-3 E-HWY MM BRIDGE affecting Dodge County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Rock River At Newville affecting Rock County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River near Lake Koshkonong. * WHEN...Until early Wednesday afternoon. * 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 Sunday the stage was 10.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:00 AM CDT Sunday was 10.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Wednesday morning and continue falling to 9.4 feet Saturday evening. - 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
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 early this morning at 530 AM CDT.
Flood Warning issued May 3 at 10:59AM CDT until May 3 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Sun May 3, 2026, 10:59 AM
Expires: Sun May 3, 2026, 7:00 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 At Fort Atkinson affecting Jefferson County. 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 at Fort Atkinson. * WHEN...Until this evening. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Floodwaters affect some park land and boat launches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 16.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM CDT Sunday was 16.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this afternoon and continue falling to 14.5 feet Sunday, May 10. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.2 feet on 08/29/2007. - 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 700 PM CDT.
Flood Warning issued May 3 at 10:59AM CDT until May 6 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Sun May 3, 2026, 10:59 AM
Expires: Sun May 3, 2026, 11:00 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 At Fort Atkinson affecting Jefferson County. 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 10:00 AM 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 10:00 AM CDT Sunday was 10.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.3 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday evening. - 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
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 700 PM CDT.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.69 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 80.84 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 7:55 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 12 mins
Moon Transit: 1:54 AM
Moonset: 6:17 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 94.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:24 AM - 3:54 AM2:05 PM - 4:35 PM
Minor Periods
10:00 PM - 11:30 PM5:47 AM - 7:17 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.01 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.89 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 7:56 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 14 mins
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 AM2:56 PM - 5:26 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM6:27 AM - 7:57 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.31 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.71 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.24 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 7:57 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 17 mins
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 AM3:48 PM - 6:18 PM
Minor Periods
7:14 AM - 8:44 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.64 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.91 μg/m3
Ozone: 60.84 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 7:58 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 19 mins
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 AM4:38 PM - 7:08 PM
Minor Periods
8:10 AM - 9:40 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 12.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.33 μg/m3
Ozone: 58.77 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 8:00 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 22 mins
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 AM5:28 PM - 7:58 PM
Minor Periods
9:12 AM - 10:42 AM12:28 AM - 1:58 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5