Turkey River at Spillville, IA
Is Turkey River at Spillville, IA flooding right now?
Turkey River at Spillville, IA measured 2.03 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 7.0 ft below its 9 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.03 ft
Streamflow
39 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 13 ft. The highest crest on record was 20.25 ft on Wed, Aug 24, 2016.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7 ft | 5.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 7.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 11 ft | 9.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 13 ft | 11.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 20.25 ft | 2016-08-24 |
| 18.4 ft | 1947-06-01 |
| 16.76 ft | 1990-08-25 |
| 16.73 ft | 1972-07-12 |
| 16.11 ft | 1965-03-01 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Iowa River at Decorah, IA | 10.3 mi | Winneshiek County |
| Turkey River near Eldorado, IA | 12.7 mi | Fayette County |
| Upper Iowa River at Bluffton, IA | 14.0 mi | Winneshiek County |
| Upper Iowa River at Kendallville, IA | 16.7 mi | Winneshiek County |
| Otter Creek at Elgin, IA | 23.4 mi | Fayette County |
Get a flood alert for this gauge
Free email alerts when this gauge approaches flood stage are coming soon. Leave your email and you'll be first in line.
One email when alerts launch, then only flood notifications. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
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.