Turkey River at Elkader
Observed Wed, Sep 23, 7:45 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 12.00 ft
- Record crest
- 27.77 ft2008
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 20.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 16.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 12.00 ft |
| Action | 10.00 ft |
- 12.00 ftMinor flooding occurs in areas near the river.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 9% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 28, 2026.
Crest history
34 crests on NOAA’s list since 1991.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 10, 2008 | 27.77 ft |
| 2 | June 15, 1991 | 27.32 ft |
| 3 | May 23, 2004 | 25.57 ft |
| 4 | August 30, 2021 | 22.87 ft |
| 5 | August 26, 2016 | 22.57 ft |
| 6 | September 23, 2016 | 20.65 ft |
| 7 | May 17, 1999 | 19.35 ft |
| 8 | April 2, 1993 | 18.90 ft |
| 9 | April 26, 2008 | 18.84 ft |
| 10 | June 20, 2014 | 18.82 ft |
| 11 | March 14, 2019 | 18.45 ft |
| 12 | September 20, 2018 | 16.67 ft |
| 13 | May 31, 2013 | 16.09 ft |
| 14 | June 11, 2020 | 15.21 ft |
| 15 | March 12, 2010 | 14.42 ft |
| 16 | June 29, 2017 | 14.23 ft |
| 17 | February 27, 2023 | 13.77 ft |
| 18 | August 20, 2025 | 13.33 ft |
| 19 | March 23, 2007 | 13.12 ft |
| 20 | April 4, 2026 | 12.98 ft |
| 21 | July 22, 2017 | 12.52 ft |
| 22 | May 23, 2024 | 12.43 ft |
| 23 | August 24, 2007 | 12.39 ft |
| 24 | May 20, 2019 | 12.23 ft |
| 25 | March 23, 2011 | 12.17 ft |
Most recent crests
- April 4, 2026: 12.98 ft
- August 20, 2025: 13.33 ft
- May 23, 2024: 12.43 ft
- February 27, 2023: 13.77 ft
- March 6, 2022: 9.17 ft
- August 30, 2021: 22.87 ft
- June 11, 2020: 15.21 ft
- May 20, 2019: 12.23 ft
- March 14, 2019: 18.45 ft
- September 20, 2018: 16.67 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the North Central River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. 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.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.