Turkey River above French Hollow Creek at Elkader, IA
Is Turkey River above French Hollow Creek at Elkader, IA flooding right now?
Turkey River above French Hollow Creek at Elkader, IA measured 5.57 ft on 2026-09-11 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 6.4 ft below its 12 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.57 ft
Streamflow
427 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 20 ft. The highest crest on record was 27.77 ft on Tue, Jun 10, 2008.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 4.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 6.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 16 ft | 10.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 20 ft | 14.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 27.77 ft | 2008-06-10 |
| 27.32 ft | 1991-06-15 |
| 25.57 ft | 2004-05-23 |
| 22.87 ft | 2021-08-30 |
| 22.57 ft | 2016-08-26 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Roberts Creek above Saint Olaf, IA (RC-2) | 6.0 mi | Clayton County |
| Volga River at Littleport, IA | 6.4 mi | Clayton County |
| Turkey River at Garber, IA | 10.0 mi | Clayton County |
| Sny Magill Creek near Clayton, IA | 13.1 mi | Clayton County |
| Silver Creek near Luana, IA (L-23S) | 13.1 mi | Clayton County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.