Major Flood
12 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
11 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
13 ft
A few homes are affected by floodwaters in the Village of Raymond. Water floods Koerber Park on 6 Mile Road.
12 ft
Floodwaters are in the back yards of a few homes in the Village of Raymond. Water floods Koerber Park on 6 Mile Road.
11 ft
Floodwaters are in the back yards of a few homes in the Village of Raymond. Water floods Koerber Park on 6 Mile Road. There is widespread flooding of lowland and agricultural land.
9 ft
Water floods Koerber Park on 6 Mile Road. Flooding of rural land and agricultural land.
8 ft
There is minor lowland flooding.
7 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 | 12.13 ft | 1,560 cfs |
| Aug 21, 2007 | 11.66 ft | 1,280 cfs |
| May 22, 2004 | 11.28 ft | 1,430 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
RAYW3
River
Root River Canal
County
Racine, WI
Coordinates
42.8156°N, 87.9947°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Root River Canal near Raymond?
The Root River Canal near Raymond gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04087233) 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 Canal near Raymond?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Root River Canal near Raymond is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.
How do I get alerts when Root River Canal rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Root River Canal near Raymond to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Root River Canal near Raymond gauge located?
The gauge is located in Racine County, Wisconsin at coordinates 42.8156°N, 87.9947°W. USGS site number: 04087233. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Root River at Racine
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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.