Turkey River at Garber
Iowa — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Clayton County, Iowa on the Turkey River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 05412500, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
23 ft
Moderate Flood
20 ft
Minor Flood
17 ft
Action Stage
14 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
31.5 ft
The earthen levee at Elkport is overtopped.
26 ft
The earthen levee at Elkport is threatened, just upstream of Garber.
19 ft
County Road X3C at the south end of Garber becomes inundated.
17 ft
Minor flooding begins in the communities of Garber, Osterdock, and Millville.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2004 | 32.8 ft | 66,700 cfs |
| May 23, 2004 | 32.8 ft | 66,700 cfs |
| May 16, 1999 | 30.91 ft | 53,900 cfs |
| May 16, 1999 | 30.91 ft | 53,900 cfs |
| Jun 15, 1991 | 30.1 ft | 49,900 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Turkey River at Garber?
The Turkey River at Garber gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05412500) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Turkey River at Garber?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Turkey River at Garber is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 23 feet.
How do I get alerts when Turkey River rises?
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Where is the Turkey River at Garber gauge located?
The gauge is located in Clayton County, Iowa at coordinates 42.7400°N, 91.2618°W. USGS site number: 05412500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.