River stage
Elkader, Turkey River
- River level
- 6.64 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.71 ft
- Recent high
- 15.47 ft
- Recent low
- 5.45 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS EKDI4
- 30-day change
- +1.19 ft
- Average
- 6.54 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 27.77 ft
In brief
The Turkey River at Elkader, IA read 6.64 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 3.36 ft below action stage. That is 1.19 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge EKDI4
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27.77 ft | 2008-06-10 |
| 2 | 27.32 ft | 1991-06-15 |
| 3 | 25.57 ft | 2004-05-23 |
| 4 | 22.87 ft | 2021-08-30 |
| 5 | 22.57 ft | 2016-08-26 |
| 6 | 20.65 ft | 2016-09-23 |
| 7 | 19.35 ft | 1999-05-17 |
| 8 | 18.90 ft | 1993-04-02 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 12.00 ft
Minor flooding occurs in areas near the river.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Turkey River flooding at Elkader?
No. The Turkey River at Elkader is at 6.64 ft, 3.36 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Elkader?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 10 ft, minor flooding 12 ft, moderate flooding 16 ft and major flooding 20 ft.
What is the highest the Turkey River has been at Elkader?
The highest crest on record is 27.77 ft, on 2008-06-10.
Is the Turkey River high or low right now at Elkader?
At 6.64 ft it is higher than 66% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge EKDI4); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 05412020). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.