Is the Turkey River flooding?

Iowa · 4 gauges · Iowa river levels

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.

data refreshed 5 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

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.

Drains 1,545 sq mi · gauge elevation 639 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Turkey River at Spillville, IANo flooding2.03 ft9 ft
Turkey River near Eldorado, IANo flooding5.42 ft13 ft
Turkey River above French Hollow Creek at Elkader, IANo flooding5.57 ft12 ft
Turkey River at Garber, IANo flooding6.56 ft17 ft
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.