Root River at Racine
Observed Mon, Sep 21, 11:00 PM CDT
- Flood stage
- 7.00 ft
- Record crest
- 11.29 ft2008
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 8.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 7.50 ft |
| Minor flood | 7.00 ft |
| Action | 6.00 ft |
- 11.00 ftWater 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 ftWater 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 ftWater 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 ftLincoln 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 ftLincoln 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 ftThere is flooding in Lincoln Park and Horlick Park in Racine. Part of Domanik Dr in Lincoln Park is flooded.
- 6.50 ftThere is minor flooding in Lincoln Park and Horlick Park in Racine. Part of Domanik Dr in Lincoln Park is flooded.
- 6.00 ftThere is minor lowland flooding.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 28, 2026.
Crest history
39 crests on NOAA’s list since 1966.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 9, 2008 | 11.29 ft |
| 2 | March 5, 1974 | 8.54 ft |
| 3 | February 12, 1966 | 8.13 ft |
| 4 | April 22, 1973 | 7.88 ft |
| 5 | May 19, 2020 | 7.80 ft |
| 6 | April 4, 1983 | 7.50 ft |
| 7 | April 18, 2026 | 7.33 ft |
| 8 | April 19, 2013 | 7.30 ft |
| 9 | March 20, 1979 | 7.26 ft |
| 10 | April 21, 1993 | 7.02 ft |
| 11 | May 24, 2004 | 7.01 ft |
| 12 | July 24, 2010 | 6.91 ft |
| 13 | March 6, 1976 | 6.73 ft |
| 14 | May 12, 1990 | 6.59 ft |
| 15 | September 20, 1972 | 6.54 ft |
| 16 | June 13, 1967 | 6.53 ft |
| 17 | April 11, 2008 | 6.51 ft |
| 18 | May 14, 2018 | 6.50 ft |
| 19 | April 24, 1999 | 6.45 ft |
| 20 | August 23, 2007 | 6.36 ft |
| 21 | March 15, 2019 | 6.25 ft |
| 22 | July 1, 1969 | 6.25 ft |
| 23 | April 28, 2009 | 6.09 ft |
| 24 | March 14, 2006 | 6.02 ft |
| 25 | February 1, 1988 | 5.96 ft |
Most recent crests
- April 18, 2026: 7.33 ft
- May 19, 2020: 7.80 ft
- March 15, 2019: 6.25 ft
- May 14, 2018: 6.50 ft
- April 11, 2015: 5.59 ft
- April 19, 2013: 7.30 ft
- March 23, 2011: 5.29 ft
- February 21, 2011: 4.82 ft
- July 24, 2010: 6.91 ft
- June 25, 2010: 5.19 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the North Central River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. 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.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.