Is the Turkey River flooding?
The Turkey River is tracked by 4 USGS streamgauges in Iowa. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Turkey River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 4 of 4 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Iowa river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Turkey River at Garber, IA. The highest level ever recorded there was 32.80 ft on 23 May 2004, carrying 66,700 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1902 (107 annual peaks). It is currently at 6.56 ft, 26.2 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey River at Spillville, IA | No flooding | 2.03 ft | 9 ft | |
| Turkey River near Eldorado, IA | No flooding | 5.42 ft | 13 ft | |
| Turkey River above French Hollow Creek at Elkader, IA | No flooding | 5.57 ft | 12 ft | |
| Turkey River at Garber, IA | No flooding | 6.56 ft | 17 ft |