Root River at Franklin
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 12 ft
Nicholson Rd, Drexel, S Howell Ave, S 60th and Oakwood Rd, 8 Mile Rd and 27th St, Root River Parkway and Ryan Rd are flooded. Yards along the river are flooded.
- 11 ft
Nicholson Rd, Drexel, S Howell Ave, S 60th and Oakwood Rd, 8 Mile Rd and 27th St and Root River Parkway are flooded. Water approaches Ryan Rd. Yards along the river are flooded.
- 10.5 ft
Nicholson Rd, Drexel, S Howell Ave, S 60th and Oakwood Rd, 8 Mile Rd and 27th St flood. Portions of Root River Parkway are flooded. Yards along the river are flooded.
- 9.5 ft
Oakwood Road near S 60th is flooded. Water approaches 8 Mile Rd and 27th St. Nicholson Rd may be flooded. Some yards along the river are flooded. Portions of Root River Parkway are flooded.
- 9 ft
Portions of the Root River Parkway are flooded. Oakwood Road near S 60th is flooded. Some yards along the river are flooded.
- 8 ft
A low spot on Oakwood Road is flooded. Some yards along the river flood.
- 7 ft
There is minor flooding to agricultural land.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2025 | 11.71 ft | 6,075 cfs |
| Jun 8, 2008 | 11 ft | 5,350 cfs |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 10.51 ft | 3,440 cfs |
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