Turkey River at Spillville, IA
Is Turkey River at Spillville, IA flooding right now?
No — Turkey River at Spillville, IA is at 3.43 ft, 5.6 ft below its 9 ft flood stage, as of 66 min ago.
Gauge height
3.43 ft
Streamflow
328 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.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7 ft | 3.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 5.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 11 ft | 7.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 13 ft | 9.6 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 |
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 |
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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.