Gauge Information

Name	Range	Difficulty	Updated	Level
ROOT RIVER AT RACINE, WI
usgs-04087240	150 - 3600 cfs	I-II	00h33m	234 cfs (running)
	Low, but offers reasonable beginner run/play. (Surfs/spins at 'Hanging Willows' and 'the Evils'.)
Gauge (drainage=190 sq.mi.) is at 'upper put-in' for this reach, thus is very accurate at reflecting actual flows.
Range Water Level Difficulty Comment 0 - 80 cfs extremely Low-somewhat Low II(III) Too low. 80 - 150 cfs somewhat Low-barely Low I(II) Marginal tame play possible, if truly desperate. (Tame surfs/spins at 'Hanging Willows' and 'the Evils'.) 150 - 400 cfs barely runnable-med runnable I-II Low, but offers reasonable beginner run/play. (Surfs/spins at 'Hanging Willows' and 'the Evils'.) 400 - 700 cfs barely runnable-med runnable II Generally good level for intermediate whitewater run/play. 700 -1000 cfs med runnable-a bit pushy runnable II+(III) Usually great surfs and spins, but no 'rodeo' action at this level. 1000 -1400 cfs somewhat High-somewhat High III Funky level; too high for easy intermediate run/play, too low for big play. 1400 -1800 cfs med runnable-a bit pushy runnable III Great level for experienced whitewater boaters. 1800 -2400 cfs a bit pushy runnable-high runnable III AWESOME! Big, fast, powerful, sweet for experienced whitewater boaters. 2400 -3600 cfs a bit pushy runnable-high runnable III+ HUGE! Rodeo boaters will love 'All Evil'! 3600 -5000 cfs somewhat High-somewhat High III+ HUGE! Extreme caution if you proceed downstream (out of control, or chasing gear from a yard sale), as two bridges will NOT allow passage! 5000 -9999 cfs somewhat High-extremely High III-IV (Near) Record Flows! Ripping up the riverbanks. Moving large trees downriver. Most folks will prefer going elsewhere.