What is the current flow on Turkey River?
Turkey River is currently flowing at 2,490 cfs at USGS gauge 05412020 as of Oct 4, 9:45 AM UTC.
Turkey River at Elkader Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
8.14 ft
Flow 2,490 cfs · Higher than typical for this date · as of Oct 4, 9:45 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow higher than typical for this date · stable pressure · calm wind, clear skies
Flow is 2,490 cfs — higher than typical for this date (typical median: 317 cfs).
Flow
2,490 cfs
Gauge Height
8.14 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has risen 138% over the past three days.
About This Gauge
USGS 05412020 is a public stream gauge on Turkey River in Iowa. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There is 1 same-waterway gauge nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Partly cloudy
66° / 49°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 9 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Partly cloudy
66° / 43°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 5 mph
Tue, Oct 6
Partly cloudy
72° / 50°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 15 mph
Waderly combines real-time USGS stream gauges with weather, barometric pressure trends, and solunar activity so you know what the water is doing before you go. The "typical" comparison above is an approximation based on the historical daily median flow for this date at this gauge.
More Gauges On Turkey River
These nearby gauges are on the same named waterway, which makes them more useful for upstream and downstream context than unrelated creeks at the same distance.
- Turkey River at Garber, IA · 10.1 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- Roberts Creek above Saint Olaf, IA (RC-2) · 6.1 mi
- Volga River at Littleport, IA · 6.4 mi
- Sny Magill Creek near Clayton, IA · 13.1 mi
- Silver Creek near Luana, IA (L-23S) · 13.1 mi
- Mississippi River at Clayton, IA · 13.6 mi
- Otter Creek at Elgin, IA · 14.4 mi
- Bloody Run Creek near Marquette, IA · 16.8 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Turkey River above or below normal right now?
Turkey River is higher than typical for this date. The current flow is 2,490 cfs, compared with a typical median of 317 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Turkey River?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Turkey River, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Turkey River?
Other gauges on Turkey River worth checking include Turkey River at Garber, IA (10.1 miles away). Same-waterway gauges are usually the best upstream and downstream cross-check when you are deciding whether conditions are improving or dropping out.
What is the weather outlook for Turkey River?
The forecast for today near Turkey River is partly cloudy, with temperatures around 66°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is Turkey River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow higher than typical for this date · stable pressure · calm wind, clear skies. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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