Root River near Franklin, WI
Is Root River near Franklin, WI flooding right now?
Root River near Franklin, WI measured 1.98 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 6.0 ft below its 8 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.98 ft
Streamflow
9 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 8 ft, with major flooding at 12 ft. The highest crest on record was 11.71 ft on Sun, Aug 10, 2025.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7 ft | 5.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 8 ft | 6.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 10 ft | 8.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 12 ft | 10.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 11.71 ft | 2025-08-10 |
| 11 ft | 2008-06-08 |
| 10.51 ft | 2010-07-23 |
| 9.57 ft | 1960-03-30 |
| 9.48 ft | 2020-05-18 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Root River at 60Th St near Caledonia, WI | 1.3 mi | Milwaukee County |
| Root River at W. Eight Mile Rd near Caledonia, WI | 2.3 mi | Milwaukee County |
| Root River at Grange Avenue at Greendale, WI | 5.0 mi | Milwaukee County |
| Holmes Ave Crk Tributary @ Gmia Outfall 1 at Milwaukee | 6.5 mi | Milwaukee County |
| Muskego (Big Muskego) Lake Outlet near Wind Lake, WI | 7.0 mi | Waukesha County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.