Major Flood
14 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
12 ft
Minor Flood
10.5 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Turtle Creek near Austin?
The Turtle Creek near Austin gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05456500) 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 Turtle Creek near Austin?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Turtle Creek near Austin is 10.5 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 14 feet.
How do I get alerts when Turtle Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Turtle Creek near Austin 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 Turtle Creek near Austin gauge located?
The gauge is located in Mower County, Minnesota at coordinates 43.6852°N, 93.0397°W. USGS site number: 05456500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Cedar River near Austin
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of Minnesota DNR, 05456500
- 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.