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SwedenRoot River at Racine water level
River gauge, Root River, Wisconsin, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 156 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Root River at Racine, where the gauge shows 3.00 ft.
It is 4.00 ft below the flood stage of 7.00 ft.
It is still going down, by 0.11 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.91 ft – 3.14 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 11.29 ftJune 9, 2008
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 7.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 11.00 ft
- Water surrounds some homes in Racine. Lincoln Park and Horlick Park in Racine are flooded and closed. Water over Dominik Dr in Lincoln Park. There is basement flooding to around 250 homes in Racine.
- 10.00 ft
- Water surrounds some homes in Racine. Lincoln Park and Horlick Park in Racine are flooded and closed. Water over Dominik Dr in Lincoln Park. There is basement flooding to around 250 homes in Racine.
- 9.00 ft
- Water surrounds some homes in Racine. Lincoln Park and Horlick Park in Racine are flooded and closed. Water over Dominik Dr in Lincoln Park. There is basement flooding to around 250 homes in Racine.
- 8.00 ft
- Lincoln Park and Horlick Park in Racine are flooded and closed. Water over Dominik Dr in Lincoln Park. There is basement flooding to around 250 homes in Racine.
- 7.50 ft
- Lincoln Park and Horlick Park in Racine are flooded and closed. Water over Dominik Dr in Lincoln Park. Floodwaters are in the back yards of some homes and there is some basement flooding.
- 7.00 ft
- There is flooding in Lincoln Park and Horlick Park in Racine. Part of Domanik Dr in Lincoln Park is flooded.
- 6.50 ft
- There is minor flooding in Lincoln Park and Horlick Park in Racine. Part of Domanik Dr in Lincoln Park is flooded.
- 6.00 ft
- There is minor lowland flooding.
- 3.00 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.29 ft | June 9, 2008 |
| 2 | 8.54 ft | March 5, 1974 |
| 3 | 8.13 ft | February 12, 1966 |
| 4 | 7.88 ft | April 22, 1973 |
| 5 | 7.80 ft | May 19, 2020 |
| 6 | 7.50 ft | April 4, 1983 |
| 7 | 7.33 ft | April 18, 2026 |
| 8 | 7.30 ft | April 19, 2013 |
| 9 | 7.26 ft | March 20, 1979 |
| 10 | 7.02 ft | April 21, 1993 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Root River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Root River at Grange Avenue at GreendaleRiver gauge, Root River | 5.4 cfs | Normal | −1.1 cfs | 16 mi |
| Root River near FranklinRiver gauge, Root River | 2.49 ft | Below flood stage | −0.37 ft | 12 mi |
| Root River at W. Eight Mile Rd near CaledoniaRiver gauge, Root River | 5.63 ft | No reference yet | −0.63 ft | 10 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pike River near RacineRiver gauge, Pike River | 35.1 cfs | Normal | −6.7 cfs | 7 mi |
| Root River Canal near FranklinCanal gauge, Root River Canal | 2.66 ft | Below flood stage | −0.17 ft | 10 mi |
| Oak Creek at South MilwaukeeRiver gauge, Oak Creek | 2.58 ft | Below flood stage | −0.08 ft | 12 mi |
| Wilson Park Creek at Gmia Infall at MilwaukeeRiver gauge, Wilson Park Creek | 0.4 cfs | Normal | −0.1 cfs | 14 mi |
| Holmes Ave Creek Tributary @ Gmia Outfall 1 at MilwaukeeRiver gauge, Holmes Ave Creek Tributary @ Gmia Outfall 1 | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 14 mi |
| Wilson Park Creek @ Gmia Outfall 7 @ MilwaukeeRiver gauge | 0.8 cfs | Normal | −0.2 cfs | 15 mi |
| Wind Lake at Outlet at Wind LakeLake, Wind Lake | 7.69 ft | High | +2.93 ft | 17 mi |
| Muskego (Big Muskego) Lake Outlet near Wind LakeRiver gauge, Muskego (Big Muskego) Lake Outlet | 11.59 ft | Normal | −0.12 ft | 17 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Root River at Racine?
The official flood stage is 7.00 ft. The level is currently 4.00 ft below it.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Root River at Racine today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 11:00 AM CDT, the water level was 3.00 ft. Down 0.11 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Root River at Racine rising or falling?
Down 0.11 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Root River at Racine normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Root River at Racine?
The highest level on record is 11.29 ft on June 9, 2008.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:04087240(Agency page)- Coordinates
42.75139, -87.82361(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 3.00 ft | 2026-10-18 16:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 156 cfs | 2026-10-18 16:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Root River at Racine (usgs:04087240). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/wisconsin/root-river-at-racine
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