Turkey River near Elgin Water Level

Current Water Level

Gage Height

Streamflow

Last Reading

This is an NWS forecast point (LID: TENI4). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →

FLOOD STAGES

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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

Major Flood

774 ft

Moderate Flood

770 ft

Minor Flood

766 ft

Action Stage

763 ft

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Historic Crests

Date	Stage	Flow
Aug 26, 2016	775.6 ft	—
Sep 23, 2016	772.98 ft	—
Jun 20, 2014	772.01 ft	—

About This Gauge

NWS LID

TENI4

River

Turkey River

County

Clayton, IA

Coordinates

42.9244°N, 91.5268°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Turkey River near Elgin?

The Turkey River near Elgin gauge is maintained by USGS 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 near Elgin?

The NWS-defined flood stage for Turkey River near Elgin is 766 feet. Action stage begins at 763 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 770 feet, and major flooding at 774 feet.

How do I get alerts when Turkey River rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Turkey River near Elgin to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.

Where is the Turkey River near Elgin gauge located?

The gauge is located in Clayton County, Iowa at coordinates 42.9244°N, 91.5268°W. 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 Iowa Flood Center

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Turkey River near Elgin Water Level & Flood Stage.