* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Washington, and Waukesha
Counties.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Dense Fog Advisory
Until 2026-10-23T08:15:00-05:00
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National Weather Service
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Washington, and Waukesha
Counties.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
ROOT RIVER NEAR FRANKLIN, WI
Realtime Data
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Report
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Conditions
5
Discharge (cfs)
2.2
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 10 cfs, and a gauge height of 2.21 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 30 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is fed by several tributaries, including the Oak Creek and the Kinnickinnic River, and is home to several dams that can affect flow rates. Seasonal trends show that the river typically experiences higher flow rates in the spring due to snowmelt and rainfall, while summer months tend to have lower flow rates. Interesting facts about the hydrology of the river include its designation as a "Class I trout stream," which means it supports a self-sustaining population of trout, and its role as an important source of water for the surrounding communities.
October 23, 2026
Elevation
678.0 ft
Last Updated
Gage height, ft
2.21 ft
Streamflow, ft³/s
9.62 ft3/s
Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft