RIVER GAUGE · TURKEY RIVER
Turkey River at Garber
Clayton County, Iowa
Water level6.97 ft
Flow742 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action14 ft
Minor flood17 ft
Moderate flood20 ft
Major flood23 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2004 | 32.8 ft | 66,700 cfs |
| May 16, 1999 | 30.91 ft | 53,900 cfs |
| Jun 15, 1991 | 30.1 ft | 49,900 cfs |
More on Turkey River
UpstreamTurkey River at Elkader
DownstreamMississippi River at Dubuque (LD11)
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