RIVER GAUGE · TURTLE CREEK
Turtle Creek near Austin
Mower County, Minnesota
Water level2.20 ft
Flow79 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action7 ft
Minor flood10.5 ft
Moderate flood12 ft
Major flood14 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 20 ft
Water begins to flood 43rd Street near the gage.
- 15 ft
Flooding begins along the creek outside of Austin.
- 10.5 ft
Minor flooding begins along the creek in Austin.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2004 | 14.77 ft | 3,223 cfs |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 13.77 ft | 2,380 cfs |
| Sep 22, 2016 | 13.58 ft | 2,752 cfs |
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