Major Flood
13 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
11 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
18 ft
Water is over the roadway at County Road B16 or the Dvorak Memorial Highway.
16.5 ft
Water may begin to reach the shoulders of County Road B16 or the Dvorak Memorial Highway.
15 ft
Water begins to flow over N Main Street between the bridge and Mill Street. All of Riverside Park is flooded.
14 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 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 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2016 | 20.25 ft | 15,300 cfs |
| May 31, 1947 | 18.4 ft | 10,000 cfs |
| Aug 25, 1990 | 16.76 ft | 8,320 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SPLI4
River
Turkey River
County
Winneshiek, IA
Coordinates
43.2073°N, 91.9503°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Turkey River at Spillville?
The Turkey River at Spillville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05411600) 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 Spillville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Turkey River at Spillville is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 13 feet.
How do I get alerts when Turkey River rises?
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Where is the Turkey River at Spillville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Winneshiek County, Iowa at coordinates 43.2073°N, 91.9503°W. USGS site number: 05411600. 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.