Turtle Creek near Clinton
Wisconsin — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Rock County, Wisconsin on the Turtle Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 05431486, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
12 ft
5,870 cfs
Moderate Flood
11 ft
3,530 cfs
Minor Flood
8 ft
1,820 cfs
Action Stage
6 ft
759 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
21 ft
I 39 may be threatened north of Beloit. County BT / I 39 Alternate may be threatened north of Beloit.
20 ft
Shopiere Rd may be threatened west of Shopiere and South Creek Rd may be threatened.
18 ft
Multiple residences on Stonehenge Lane and Collingswood Dr threatened in Beloit. Residential structures may be threatened along Hawthorne Dr, Sarah Lane, and Ridge Rd in Beloit. Shopiere Rd may be threatened in Beloit.
16.5 ft
Milwaukee Road / WI 81 threatened in Beloit.
16 ft
Power substation inundated on Colley Road in Beloit.
15 ft
Canterbury Drive threatened and multiple residential structures threatened in Leeson Park in Beloit.
14 ft
Water into the backyards of homes on South Creek Rd near E Huebbe Pkwy. Water approaches South Creek Rd. Widespread inunation of roadways and structures in the floodplain reaches 3 blocks north of the creek in Beloit and 5 blocks south of the creek in South Beloit. Multiple residential structures threatened in Shopiere. Portions of South Beloit Municipal Park are inundated.
13 ft
Multiple residences and businesses threatened along US 51 / Broad St, Park Ave, State St in downtown Beloit. Multiple residences and businesses threatened along US 51 / Gardner St, Blackhawk Blvd, Park Ave in downtown South Beloit. Water fills into the abandoned river channel along Philhower Rd north of Beloit, reaching the Rock River near US 51 / Riverside Dr. Residences surrounded by water along Moccasin Trail, Bootmaker Dr, Boulder Lane, Rockfence Lane in Beloit.
12 ft
Colley Rd threatened in Beloit. Sarah Lane threatened east of Beloit. County J / Butterfly Rd threatened in Shopiere.
11.5 ft
Water begins to flow across South Creek Rd into agricultural land north of Beloit and toward the abandoned river channel along Philhower Rd. Lathers Rd threatened in Shopiere. Moccasin Trail at Bootmaker Dr, Leeson Park and Leeson Park Rd threatened in Beloit. Widespread inundation of agricultural land from Beloit to Shopiere to Carvers Rock Park. Water overtops low-lying banks just downstream of Broad St in Beloit and just downstream of Blackhawk Blvd/State St in Beloit and South Beloit.
10 ft
South Creek Rd threatened north of Inman Parkway east of Beloit. Low-lying private roadways threatened west of Shopiere. Yards of residential structures inundated along Mocassin Trail, Bootmaker Dr, East Ridge Rd, Boulder Lane, Rockfence Lane, and Arrowhead Rd in Beloit.
9 ft
Smith Road threatened in Tiffany. Portions of Sweet Allyn Park in Shopiere inundated.
8.5 ft
Portions of East Creek Rd threatened east of Tiffany. Parking lots threatened at Turtle Creek Parkway near Tiffany Stone Bridge. Widespread inundation of forest land north of Clinton and in the east side of Beloit.
8 ft
Portions of the Turtle Creek Moccasin Trail inundated in Beloit.
7 ft
Low-lying forest land and agricultural land inundated near Carvers Rock Rd and WI 140 north of Clinton. Low-lying forest land inundated upstream of Shopiere and near Broad St (US 51) in Beloit. Water overflows low-lying banks at Sweet Allyn Park in Shopiere.
5 ft
Water overflows low-lying banks upstream of Milwaukee Rd (WI-81) in Beloit and in Shopiere.
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 | 15.3 ft | 16,500 cfs |
| Apr 20, 1973 | 15.3 ft | 16,500 cfs |
| Jan 23, 1938 | 13.5 ft | 10,700 cfs |
| Jan 23, 1938 | 13.5 ft | 10,700 cfs |
| Jun 26, 2013 | 11.78 ft | 5,580 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Turtle Creek near Clinton?
The Turtle Creek near Clinton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05431486) 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 Clinton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Turtle Creek near Clinton is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.
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Where is the Turtle Creek near Clinton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Rock County, Wisconsin at coordinates 42.5974°N, 88.8289°W. USGS site number: 05431486. 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 U.S. Geological Survey
- 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.