Turkey River near Eldorado, IA
Is Turkey River near Eldorado, IA flooding right now?
No — Turkey River near Eldorado, IA is at 6.96 ft, 6.0 ft below its 13 ft flood stage, as of 48 min ago.
Gauge height
6.96 ft
Streamflow
1,050 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 13 ft, with major flooding at 17 ft. The highest crest on record was 21.46 ft on Mon, Jun 9, 2008.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 3.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 13 ft | 6.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 15 ft | 8.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 17 ft | 10.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 21.46 ft | 2008-06-09 |
| 21.34 ft | 2016-08-25 |
| 19.61 ft | 2004-05-23 |
| 18.92 ft | 2014-06-20 |
| 18.78 ft | 1991-06-15 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Otter Creek at Elgin, IA | 10.9 mi | Fayette County |
| Turkey River at Spillville, IA | 12.7 mi | Winneshiek County |
| Volga River at Fayette, IA | 14.5 mi | Fayette County |
| Silver Creek near Luana, IA (L-23S) | 16.3 mi | Clayton County |
| Upper Iowa River at Decorah, IA | 17.3 mi | Winneshiek 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.