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Turkey River At Spillville (SPLI4)

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NOTE: 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.
Flood Stage: 9 Feet
Latest Stage: 2.25
Current Warnings/Statements/Advisories:None currently.
NOTE:Forecasts for the Turkey River at Spillville are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: 13
Moderate Flood Stage: 11
Flood Stage: 9
Action Stage: 7
Low Stage (in feet): -9999

Historic Crests
(1) 20.25 ft on 08/24/2016
(2) 18.40 ft on 06/01/1947 (P)
(3) 16.76 ft on 08/25/1990
(4) 16.73 ft on 07/12/1972
(5) 16.11 ft on 03/01/1965
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 9.48 ft on 05/15/2023
(2) 8.22 ft on 07/24/2022
(3) 15.10 ft on 08/28/2021
(4) 11.40 ft on 06/10/2020
(5) 10.80 ft on 06/29/2019
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
Currently none available.

Probabilistic Stage Forecast for Spillville

Stage Exceedance Forecast for Spillville

Turkey River Near Eldorado (EDRI4)

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Flood Stage: 13 Feet
Latest Stage: 5.87
Current Warnings/Statements/Advisories:None currently.
NOTE:Forecasts are not available for the Turkey River near Eldorado. Only observed stages are available for this point.
Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: 17
Moderate Flood Stage: 15
Flood Stage: 13
Action Stage: 10
Low Stage (in feet): -9999

Historic Crests
Currently none available.

Recent Crests
Currently none available.

Low Water Records
Currently none available.

Turkey River At Elkader (EKDI4)

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NOTE: 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.
Flood Stage: 12 Feet
Latest Stage: 5.69
Current Warnings/Statements/Advisories:None currently.
Vertical Datum updated from NGVD29 to NAVD88 by gauge owner.
NOTE:Forecasts for the Turkey River at Elkader are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
Vertical Datum updated from NGVD29 to NAVD88 by gauge owner.
Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: 20
Moderate Flood Stage: 16
Flood Stage: 12
Action Stage: 10
Low Stage (in feet): -9999

Historic Crests
(1) 27.77 ft on 06/10/2008
(2) 27.32 ft on 06/15/1991
(3) 25.57 ft on 05/23/2004
(4) 22.87 ft on 08/30/2021
(5) 22.57 ft on 08/26/2016
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 13.77 ft on 02/27/2023
(2) 9.17 ft on 03/06/2022
(3) 22.87 ft on 08/30/2021
(4) 15.21 ft on 06/11/2020
(5) 12.23 ft on 05/20/2019
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
Currently none available.

Probabilistic Stage Forecast for Elkader

Stage Exceedance Forecast for Elkader

Turkey River At Garber (GRBI4)

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NOTE: 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.
Flood Stage: 17 Feet
Latest Stage: 6.39
Current Warnings/Statements/Advisories:None currently.
Vertical Datum updated from NGVD29 to NAVD88 by gauge owner.
NOTE:Forecasts for the Turkey River at Garber are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
Vertical Datum updated from NGVD29 to NAVD88 by gauge owner.
Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: 23
Moderate Flood Stage: 20
Flood Stage: 17
Action Stage: 14
Low Stage (in feet): -9999

Historic Crests
(1) 32.80 ft on 05/23/2004
(2) 30.91 ft on 05/17/1999
(3) 30.10 ft on 06/15/1991
(4) 29.13 ft on 06/10/2008
(5) 28.06 ft on 02/23/1922
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 18.35 ft on 02/27/2023
(2) 12.87 ft on 03/06/2022
(3) 23.39 ft on 08/30/2021
(4) 20.71 ft on 06/11/2020
(5) 20.24 ft on 10/02/2019
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
(1) 4.80 ft on 01/28/1940
(2) 5.60 ft on 08/30/1989

Probabilistic Stage Forecast for Garber

Stage Exceedance Forecast for Garber

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