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SwedenTurkey River at Spillville water level
River gauge, Turkey River, Iowa, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 222 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Turkey River at Spillville, where the gauge shows 2.81 ft.
It is 6.19 ft below the flood stage of 9.00 ft.
It is still going down, by 0.08 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.78 ft – 2.93 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 20.25 ftAugust 24, 2016
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 9.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 18.00 ft
- Water is over the roadway at County Road B16 or the Dvorak Memorial Highway.
- 16.50 ft
- Water may begin to reach the shoulders of County Road B16 or the Dvorak Memorial Highway.
- 15.00 ft
- Water begins to flow over N Main Street between the bridge and Mill Street. All of Riverside Park is flooded.
- 14.00 ft
- Much of the campground at Riverside Park is underwater. Water nearly reaches the ballroom in Riverside Park and the baseball field is completely submerged. Much of the Big Stone Mills Park is underwater.
- 11.00 ft
- Water begins to impact lower portions of campsites at Riverside Park Campground. Additional water begins to wrap around portions of Riverside Park, reaching the baseball field bleachers.
- 10.00 ft
- River begins to wrap around Riverside Park between the campground and baseball fields. Flooding in yards between N Main Street and river north of Bridge Street.
- 2.81 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 10 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20.25 ft | August 24, 2016 |
| 2 | 18.40 ft | June 1, 1947 |
| 3 | 16.76 ft | August 25, 1990 |
| 4 | 16.73 ft | July 12, 1972 |
| 5 | 16.11 ft | March 1, 1965 |
| 6 | 15.59 ft | June 26, 1969 |
| 7 | 15.32 ft | March 29, 1962 |
| 8 | 15.10 ft | August 28, 2021 |
| 9 | 14.42 ft | May 4, 2018 |
| 10 | 14.37 ft | March 27, 1961 |
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.98 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Turkey River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey River near EldoradoRiver gauge, Turkey River | 6.39 ft | Below flood stage | −0.09 ft | 13 mi |
| Turkey River above French Hollow Cr at ElkaderRiver gauge, Turkey River | 6.68 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 37 mi |
| Turkey River at GarberRiver gauge, Turkey River | 8.77 ft | Below flood stage | −0.23 ft | 47 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Iowa River at DecorahRiver gauge, Upper Iowa River | 2.27 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 10 mi |
| Upper Iowa River at BlufftonRiver gauge, Upper Iowa River | 3.85 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 14 mi |
| Upper Iowa River near DorchesterRiver gauge, Upper Iowa River | 7.67 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 27 mi |
| Waterloo Creek near DorchesterRiver gauge, Waterloo Creek | 7.21 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 28 mi |
| Wapsipinicon River near TripoliRiver gauge, Wapsipinicon River | 9.22 ft | Below flood stage | −0.17 ft | 30 mi |
| Little Cedar River near IoniaRiver gauge, Little Cedar River | 4.35 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 30 mi |
| Little Wapsipinicon River near OranRiver gauge, Little Wapsipinicon River | 83.11 ft | Below flood stage | −0.31 ft | 34 mi |
| Yellow River near IonRiver gauge, Yellow River | 6.18 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 35 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Turkey River at Spillville?
The official flood stage is 9.00 ft. The level is currently 6.19 ft below it.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Turkey River at Spillville today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 07:30 AM CDT, the water level was 2.81 ft. Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Turkey River at Spillville rising or falling?
Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Turkey River at Spillville normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Turkey River at Spillville?
The highest level on record is 20.25 ft on August 24, 2016.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:05411600(Agency page)- Coordinates
43.20728, -91.95033(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 2.81 ft | 2026-10-20 12:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 222 cfs | 2026-10-20 12:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Turkey River at Spillville (usgs:05411600). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/iowa/turkey-river-at-spillville
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