Major Flood
14 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: BLOW3). 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.
Moderate Flood
12 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
7.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
13.9 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 (US Hwy 51) intersection. Water is in the basements of some homes in Beloit. Floodwaters affect Dearborn Avenue in South Beloit, IL near the convergence of Turtle Creek and the Rock River. About 7 miles northeast of Beloit...in the Town of Turtle...Sweet-Allyn Park on Highway J is flooded and closed.
12.8 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.
11.45 ft
Floodwaters surround a power substation on Colley Road. Floodwaters are also in the back yards of some homes on Arrowhead Drive...East Ridge Drive...Moccasin Drive...and in the Turtle Ridge subdivision.
9 ft
Floodwaters are in the back yards of some homes on East Ridge road...Mocassin Drive...and in the Turtle Ridge subdivision.
7.5 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 | 14.2 ft | — |
| Jun 27, 2013 | 13.95 ft | 7,181 cfs |
| Mar 11, 2013 | 11.47 ft | 3,499 cfs |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
BLOW3
River
Turtle Creek
County
Rock, WI
Coordinates
42.5417°N, 88.9919°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Turtle Creek at Beloit-3 NE?
The Turtle Creek at Beloit-3 NE 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-3 NE?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Turtle Creek at Beloit-3 NE is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 7.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 14 feet.
How do I get alerts when Turtle Creek rises?
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Where is the Turtle Creek at Beloit-3 NE gauge located?
The gauge is located in Rock County, Wisconsin at coordinates 42.5417°N, 88.9919°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: NWS and Beloit area volunteers
- Stage measured manually and reported by river observer. No automated gauge on-site.
- This river gauge will be discontinued soon and data will no longer be available.