Total streamflow across the
Turkey River
was last observed at
2,539
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
5,036
acre-ft of water today; about 68%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
3,743 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2021-08-29 when daily discharge volume was observed at
67,780 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Turkey River At Garber
reporting a streamflow rate of 1,010 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Turkey River, with a gauge stage of
7.9 ft at this location.
This river is monitored from 4 different streamgauging stations along the Turkey River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,067 ft, the
Turkey River At Spillville.
The Turkey River is a 180-mile-long river located in northeastern Iowa. It was named after the wild turkeys that roamed the area. The river has played an important role in the area's history, serving as a transportation route for Native Americans and early settlers. The river's hydrology has been impacted by agricultural practices, causing increased sedimentation and nutrient pollution. Several reservoirs and dams have been constructed on the river, including the Martelle Dam and Backbone Lake. These provide recreational opportunities for fishing and boating. The river is also used for agricultural purposes, with many farms located along its banks. Despite these uses, conservation efforts have been put in place to protect the river's natural ecosystem, including riparian buffer zones and wetland restoration projects.
Windspeed
Humidity
Last Updated | 2024-07-26 |
Discharge Volume | 5,036 ACRE-FT |
Streamflow |
2,539.0 cfs
-177.0 cfs (-6.52%) |
Percent of Normal | 67.84% |
Maximum |
67,780.0 cfs
2021-08-29 |
Seasonal Avg | 3,743 cfs |
Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Turkey River At Spillville
USGS 05411600 |
104 cfs | 2.64 ft | -11.86 | |||||
Turkey River Near Eldorado
USGS 05411850 |
435 cfs | 6 ft | -5.02 | |||||
Turkey River Above French Hollow Cr At Elkader
USGS 05412020 |
990 cfs | 6.26 ft | -4.81 | |||||
Turkey River At Garber
USGS 05412500 |
1010 cfs | 7.9 ft | -8.18 |
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Turkey River is an unincorporated community in Clayton County, Iowa, United States. The community of Turkey River borders the Mississippi River, and the Turkey River. Turkey River also is on Iowa's border with Wisconsin.