Major Flood
12.5 ft
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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
10.5 ft
Minor Flood
7.5 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
12.4 ft
Some streets and intersections in Beloit are flooded and closed. Floodwaters are 4 to 5 inches deep over Athletic, Keep, and Colby Roads and the Broad St./East Grand (U.S. Highway 51) intersection. Water is in the basements of some homes in Beloit. Floodwaters affect Dearborn Ave. in South Beloit IL near the convergence of Turtle Creek with the Rock River.
11.3 ft
Floodwaters are in the back yards of some homes on Shopiere Road about 3 miles northeast of downtown Beloit and on Arrowhead Drive and Luety Parkway. About 7 miles northeast of Beloit in the Town of Turtle, Sweet-Allyn Park on Highway J is flooded and closed. In the Town of Tiffany about 8 miles northeast of Beloit, floodwaters are in the back yards of some homes on East Creek Road. Floodwaters surround a power substation on Colley Road in Beloit.
10.83 ft
Parts of Athletic Avenue and Hancock Streets are closed. Parts of Bootmaker Drive and Moccasin Trail are flooded and closed.
9.95 ft
Floodwaters surround a power substation on Colley Road. Colley Road is closed between Sager Lane and Brewster Ave. Floodwaters are also in the back yards of some homes on Arrowhead Drive, East Ridge Road, Mocassin Drive, Boulder Ln, Rockfence Ln, Stonehedge Ln.
9.16 ft
Parts of Bootmaker Drive and Moccasin Trail are flooded. Colley Road is closed between Sager Lane and Brewster Ave. Floodwaters are in the back yards of some homes on East Ridge Road, Moccasin Drive, Boulder Ln, Rockfence Ln, Stonehedge Ln.
8.5 ft
Colley Road is closed between Sager Lane and Brewster Ave. Floodwaters are in the back yards of some homes on East Ridge Road, Moccasin Drive, Boulder Ln, Rockfence Ln, Stonehedge Ln.
7.8 ft
Floodwaters are in the back yards of some homes on East Ridge Road, Mocassin Drive, Boulder Ln, Rockfence Ln, Stonehedge Ln. Colley Road is closed between Sager Lane and Brewster Ave.
7.5 ft
Floodwaters are in the back yards of some homes on East Ridge Road, Mocassin Drive, Boulder Ln, Rockfence Ln, Stonehedge Ln. Colley Road is closed between Sager Lane and Brewster Ave.
6.92 ft
Colley Road is closed between Sager Lane and Brewster Ave.
6 ft
There is minor lowland flooding in the Beloit area.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 1973 | 13 ft | — |
| Feb 21, 2018 | 11.7 ft | 7,207 cfs |
| Sep 14, 2019 | 9.72 ft | 3,866 cfs |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
BOIW3
River
Turtle Creek
County
Rock, WI
Coordinates
42.4980°N, 89.0211°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Turtle Creek at Beloit?
The Turtle Creek at Beloit 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 Turtle Creek at Beloit?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Turtle Creek at Beloit is 7.5 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10.5 feet, and major flooding at 12.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Turtle Creek rises?
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Where is the Turtle Creek at Beloit gauge located?
The gauge is located in Rock County, Wisconsin at coordinates 42.4980°N, 89.0211°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: City of Beloit/NWS