Is the Root River flooding?
The Root River is tracked by 6 USGS streamgauges in Wisconsin. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Root River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 6 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Wisconsin river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Root River near Franklin, WI. The highest level ever recorded there was 11.71 ft on 10 August 2025, carrying 4,080 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1960 (63 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.98 ft, 9.7 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Root River near Franklin, WI | No flooding | 1.98 ft | 8 ft | |
| Root River at Racine, WI | No flooding | 2.37 ft | 7 ft | |
| Root River at Grange Avenue at Greendale, WI | No current data | — | — | — |
| Root River at 60Th St near Caledonia, WI | No current data | — | — | — |
| Root River at W. Eight Mile Rd near Caledonia, WI | No current data | — | — | — |
| Root River near Mouth at Racine, WI | No current data | — | — | — |