Major Flood
8 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
7.5 ft
Minor Flood
7 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
11 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 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 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 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.
7.5 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 ft
There is flooding in Lincoln Park and Horlick Park in Racine. Part of Domanik Dr in Lincoln Park is flooded.
6.5 ft
There is minor flooding in Lincoln Park and Horlick Park in Racine. Part of Domanik Dr in Lincoln Park is flooded.
6 ft
There is minor lowland flooding.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2008 | 11.29 ft | 8,050 cfs |
| Mar 4, 1974 | 8.54 ft | 4,500 cfs |
| Feb 11, 1966 | 8.13 ft | 2,500 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Root River at Racine?
The Root River at Racine gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04087240) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Root River at Racine?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Root River at Racine is 7 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 7.5 feet, and major flooding at 8 feet.
How do I get alerts when Root River rises?
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Where is the Root River at Racine gauge located?
The gauge is located in Racine County, Wisconsin at coordinates 42.7514°N, 87.8236°W. USGS site number: 04087240. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.