Root River Near Franklin, Wi Realtime Data
ROOT RIVER NEAR FRANKLIN, WI
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
48
Discharge (cfs)
2.8
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 48 cfs, and a gauge height of 2.82 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 70 .
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.
August 12, 2026
| Elevation | 678.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 2.82 ft |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 677.02 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 48.1 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 338% |
| Year Over Year Average | 14 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 4,170 cfs |
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