Turkey River at Garber, IA
Is Turkey River at Garber, IA flooding right now?
Turkey River at Garber, IA measured 6.56 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 10.4 ft below its 17 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
6.56 ft
Streamflow
496 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 17 ft, with major flooding at 23 ft. The highest crest on record was 32.8 ft on Sun, May 23, 2004.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 14 ft | 7.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 17 ft | 10.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 20 ft | 13.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 23 ft | 16.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 32.8 ft | 2004-05-23 |
| 30.91 ft | 1999-05-17 |
| 30.1 ft | 1991-06-15 |
| 29.13 ft | 2008-06-10 |
| 28.06 ft | 1922-02-23 |
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Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Volga River at Littleport, IA | 5.5 mi | Clayton County |
| Turkey River above French Hollow Creek at Elkader, IA | 10.0 mi | Clayton County |
| Mississippi River at Clayton, IA | 12.7 mi | Clayton County |
| Roberts Creek above Saint Olaf, IA (RC-2) | 14.5 mi | Clayton County |
| Sny Magill Creek near Clayton, IA | 14.9 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.