River stage
Root River (WI)
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 2 of 2
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 2 of 2 gauges on the Root River (WI) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Root River levels, gauge by gauge
The Root River is measured at 2 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
Recent levels on the Root River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Franklin, WI, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Root River (MN) different river, same name
- Oak Creek (WI) 1 gauge
- Fox River (IL, WI) 25 gauges
- Milwaukee River 3 gauges
- Cedar Creek (WI) 1 gauge
- Rock River (IL, WI) 18 gauges
- Sugar River (WI) 1 gauge
- Wolf River (WI) 5 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Root River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 2 reporting gauges on the Root River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Root River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Franklin is at 2.26 ft; Racine is at 2.82 ft.
Where is the Root River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 2 gauges on the Root River in Wisconsin.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.