Root River near Franklin
Future / Actual / Minor
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01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC through 01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC
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Observed (OBS) 06/30/2025 1:00 AM CDTReliability of the Forecast:
NOTE: Forecasts are not available. Only observed stages are available for this point.
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National Water Model Hydrograph
Official NWS streamflow forecasts are produced by NWS hydrologic forecasters for river gauge locations using hydrologic models which are calibrated to that location. This process considers additional guidance and information, including local expertise and experience, to produce the best forecast possible. The NWM output provides supplemental guidance to NWS forecasters and should not be considered an official NWS river forecast.
Flood Impacts
- 12 - Portions of Root River Parkway is flooded. Water approaches 8 Mile Rd and 27th St. Nicholson Rd is flooded. A portion of Oakwood Rd is flooded.
- 11 - Large portions of Root River Parkway are flooded. A portion of Oakwood Rd in southern Milwaukee Co. is flooded.
- 8 - Portions of the Root River Parkway are flooded.
Gauge Info
| Coordinates | 42.8556, -87.9908 |
| RFC | NCRFC |
| State | WI |
| WFO | MKX |
| County | Milwaukee |
| Data Provider(s) | |
| US Geological Survey | USGS--Water Resources of the United States |
| USGS | 04087234 |
Gauge Location
Recent Crests
| 1. | 5.13 ft | on 10-02-2016 |
| 2. | 5.18 ft | on 09-26-2016 |
Recent Crests
| 1. | 5.13 ft | on 10-02-2016 |
| 2. | 5.18 ft | on 09-26-2016 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 5.18 ft | on 09-26-2016 |
| 2. | 5.13 ft | on 10-02-2016 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 5.18 ft | on 09-26-2016 |
| 2. | 5.13 ft | on 10-02-2016 |
Vertical Datum Table
| type | NAVD88 |
|---|---|
| major Flooding | N/A |
| moderate Flooding | N/A |
| minor Flooding | N/A |
| action | N/A |
| Latest Value | 674.03 ft |
| Gauge Zero | 670.00 ft |
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Probability Information
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Unique Local Info
Collaborative Agencies
The National Weather Service prepares its forecasts and other services in collaboration with agencies like the US Geological Survey, US Bureau of Reclamation, US Army Corps of Engineers, Natural Resource Conservation Service, National Park Service, ALERT Users Group, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and many state and local emergency managers across the country. For details, please click here.
Resources
Hydrologic Resource Links
Additional Resource Links
- NWS Precipitation and River Forecasting
- Area Hydrographs
- Long Term Palmer Drought Severity Index
- Snow Information
- USGS WI Water Science Center
- High Water Mark Signs
- Levee Safety Information
- June 2008 National Flood Assessment
- How to Estimate River Ice Thickness
- Flood Resiliency at Wastewater Plants
- Manure Management Advisory System
- Historic Flooding Events For Southern Wisconsin
