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Root River at Franklin
Critical Stages
7' - Action
8' - Flood
10' - Moderate
12' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 4:00 AM CST 12/8/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 2.35 ft
Flow: 0.0259 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 4:00 AM 12/8 | 2.35 | 0.0259 |
| 3:45 AM 12/8 | 2.35 | 0.0259 |
| 3:30 AM 12/8 | 2.35 | 0.0259 |
| 3:15 AM 12/8 | 2.36 | 0.0265 |
| 3:00 AM 12/8 | 2.36 | 0.0265 |
| 2:45 AM 12/8 | 2.36 | 0.0265 |
| 2:30 AM 12/8 | 2.35 | 0.0259 |
| 2:15 AM 12/8 | 2.35 | 0.0259 |
| 2:00 AM 12/8 | 2.35 | 0.0259 |
| 1:45 AM 12/8 | 2.35 | 0.0259 |
| 1:30 AM 12/8 | 2.34 | 0.0253 |
| 1:15 AM 12/8 | 2.34 | 0.0253 |
| 1:00 AM 12/8 | 2.33 | 0.0247 |
| 12:45 AM 12/8 | 2.32 | 0.0241 |
| 12:30 AM 12/8 | 2.31 | 0.0235 |
| 12:15 AM 12/8 | 2.3 | 0.023 |
| 12:00 AM 12/8 | 2.28 | 0.0222 |
| 11:45 PM 12/7 | 2.27 | 0.0217 |
| 11:30 PM 12/7 | 2.25 | 0.0209 |
| 11:15 PM 12/7 | 2.23 | 0.0201 |
| 11:00 PM 12/7 | 2.21 | 0.0194 |
| 10:45 PM 12/7 | 2.19 | 0.0184 |
| 10:30 PM 12/7 | 2.17 | 0.0174 |
| 10:15 PM 12/7 | 2.15 | 0.0163 |
| 10:00 PM 12/7 | 2.13 | 0.0154 |
| 9:45 PM 12/7 | 2.11 | 0.0144 |
| 9:30 PM 12/7 | 2.08 | 0.0131 |
| 9:15 PM 12/7 | 2.06 | 0.0123 |
| 9:00 PM 12/7 | 2.04 | 0.0115 |
| 8:45 PM 12/7 | 2.01 | 0.0103 |
12' -
The Root River Parkway is flooded. Floodwaters start to affect Ryan Road in southern Milwaukee County. 8 Mile Rd and 27th St flooded, Nicholson Rd flooded, a portion of Oakwood Rd flooded. Yards along the river are flooded.
11' -
The Root River Parkway is flooded. 8 Mile Rd and 27th St Flooded. Nicholson Rd flooded. A portion of Oakwood Road is flooded. Yards along the river are flooded. There is widespread flooding of lowland and agricultural land near the river.
10.5' -
Portions of Root River Parkway flooded. Water approaches 8 Mile Rd and 27th St. Nicholson Rd and a portion of Oakwood Rd flooded. Yards along the river are flooded. A portion of Oakwood Road is flooded and closed. There is widespread flooding of lowland and agriucultural land.
9.5' -
Portions of Root River Parkway flooded. Water approaches 8 Mile Rd and 27th St. Root River Parkway near Cleveland Ave in West Allis and near Layton Ave in Greenfield may be flooded. Nicholson Rd may be flooded. A portion of Oakwood Road in southern Milwaukee County is flooded. Some yards along the river are flooded. There is widespread flooding to agricultural land.
9' -
Portions of the Root River Parkway are flooded. A portion of Oakwood Road in southern Milwaukee County is flooded and closed. Some yards along the river are flooded. There is flooding to agricultural land.
8' -
A low spot on Oakwood Road in southern Milwaukee County is flooded. Other flooding effects are confined mainly to agricultural land.
7' -
There is minor flooding to agricultural land in southern Milwaukee County.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2025 | 11.71 |
| Jun 8, 2008 | 11 |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 10.51 |
| Mar 30, 1960 | 9.57 |
| May 18, 2020 | 9.48 |
| Jul 3, 2000 | 9.43 |
| Jun 20, 2009 | 9.32 |
| Apr 21, 1973 | 9.31 |
| Sep 12, 2022 | 9.3 |
| Jun 13, 1999 | 9.16 |
| Sep 13, 2019 | 9.07 |
| Jun 22, 1997 | 8.94 |
| Apr 18, 2013 | 8.91 |
| Apr 20, 1993 | 8.9 |
| Sep 18, 1972 | 8.8 |
| Mar 16, 2014 | 8.75 |
| Feb 22, 2018 | 8.7 |
| Jun 24, 2010 | 8.7 |
| Feb 20, 2018 | 8.68 |
| May 13, 2014 | 8.67 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.