River stage
Turkey River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 9 of 9
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 9 of 9 gauges on the Turkey River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Turkey River levels, gauge by gauge
The Turkey River is measured at 9 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Clermont | 817.58 ft | normal, steady |
| Cresco | 1121.56 ft | normal, steady |
| Eldorado | 6.30 ft | normal, falling |
| Elgin 6SE | 759.45 ft | below flood stage |
| Elkader | 6.64 ft | normal, falling |
| Garber | 8.56 ft | normal, falling |
| Osterdock | 626.01 ft | no flood stage set |
| Spillville | 2.75 ft | normal, falling |
| Spillville | 1059.67 ft | no flood stage set |
Recent levels on the Turkey River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Eldorado, IA, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Upper Iowa River 7 gauges
- Cedar River (IA, MN) 18 gauges
- Salt Creek (IA) 1 gauge
- Beaver Creek (IA) 10 gauges
- Iowa River 15 gauges
- Indian Creek (Marion, IA) 2 gauges
- Clear Creek (IA) 2 gauges
- Yellow River (IA, WI) 4 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Turkey River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 9 reporting gauges on the Turkey River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Turkey River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Clermont is at 817.58 ft; Cresco is at 1121.56 ft; Eldorado is at 6.30 ft; Elkader is at 6.64 ft.
Where is the Turkey River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 9 gauges on the Turkey River in Iowa.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.