River stage
Cresco, Turkey River
- River level
- 1121.56 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- Action stage
- 1125.50 ft
- Flood stage
- 1128.50 ft
- Record crest
- 1135.43 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS TCGI4
- Record crest
- 1135.43 ft
- Flood stage
- 1128.50 ft
- Moderate flood
- 1132.50 ft
- Major flood
- 1137.50 ft
- Crest date
- 2016-08-24
In brief
The Turkey River at Cresco, IA read 1121.56 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 3.94 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge TCGI4
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1135.43 ft | 2016-08-24 |
| 2 | 1132.04 ft | 2016-09-23 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Turkey River flooding at Cresco?
No. The Turkey River at Cresco is at 1121.56 ft, 3.94 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Cresco?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 1125.5 ft, minor flooding 1128.5 ft, moderate flooding 1132.5 ft and major flooding 1137.5 ft.
What is the highest the Turkey River has been at Cresco?
The highest crest on record is 1135.43 ft, on 2016-08-24.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge TCGI4). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.