What is the current flow on Turkey River?
Turkey River is currently flowing at 6,850 cfs at USGS gauge 05412500 as of Oct 3, 7:15 PM UTC.
Turkey River at Garber Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
12.78 ft
Flow 6,850 cfs · Water temp 59.5°F (15.3°C) · Much higher than typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 7:15 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow much higher than typical for this date · falling pressure · high wind, clear skies · 60°F good
Flow is 6,850 cfs — much higher than typical for this date (typical median: 449 cfs).
Flow
6,850 cfs
Gauge Height
12.78 ft
Water Temp
59.5°F (15.3°C)
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has risen 246% over the past three days.
Water Temperature
59.5°F (15.3°C) · as of Oct 3, 7:15 PM UTC
Water temperature has held steady over the past week.
About This Gauge
USGS 05412500 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
68° / 64°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 10 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Rain showers
66° / 51°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 10 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Partly cloudy
67° / 43°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 5 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.
Other Nearby Gauges
- Volga River at Littleport, IA · 5.5 mi
- Mississippi River at Clayton, IA · 12.8 mi
- Roberts Creek above Saint Olaf, IA (RC-2) · 14.5 mi
- Sny Magill Creek near Clayton, IA · 14.9 mi
- NF Maquoketa River below Bear Cr at Dyersville, IA · 19.9 mi
- Mississippi River at McGregor, IA · 20.3 mi
- Maquoketa River at Manchester, IA · 20.9 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Turkey River above or below normal right now?
Turkey River is much higher than typical for this date. The current flow is 6,850 cfs, compared with a typical median of 449 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Turkey River?
The latest reported water temperature on Turkey River is 59.5°F (15.3°C) as of Oct 3, 7:15 PM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near Turkey River?
Other gauges on Turkey River worth checking include Turkey River above French Hollow Cr at Elkader, 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 68°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is Turkey River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow much higher than typical for this date · falling pressure · high wind, clear skies · 60°F good. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, weather, and water temperature for the target species.
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