Root River Canal Near Franklin, Wi Realtime Data
ROOT RIVER CANAL NEAR FRANKLIN, WI
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
9
Discharge (cfs)
2.1
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 8 cfs, and a gauge height of 2.14 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 14 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The canal is fed by the Root River and several small tributaries, and is regulated by a series of dams and gates along its length. Seasonal trends in flow are largely influenced by precipitation patterns and snowmelt, with peak flows typically occurring in the spring and summer. The canal also supports a variety of recreational activities, including fishing, kayaking, and birdwatching, and is home to several species of fish and wildlife. Overall, the Root River Canal is an important resource for both local communities and the surrounding ecosystem.
July 13, 2026
| Elevation | 693.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 2.14 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 8.29 ft3/s |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 679.55 ft |
| Percent of Normal | 74% |
| Year Over Year Average | 12 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 1,270 cfs |
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