Turkey River at Garber — Water Level & Flow
USGS gauge 05412500 reports gage height, discharge and water temperature from Turkey River at Garber in IA. Big Buoy shows the latest reading with a 7-day hydrograph, alongside National Weather Service flood categories where they are published.
Latest reading
As of October 19, 2026 at 18:15 UTC, USGS gauge 05412500 on Turkey River at Garber recorded gage height 8.93 ft, discharge 2,570 cfs, and water temperature 53°F.
National Weather Service flood category: No Flooding.
The Driftless Area river levels — Turkey River at Garber is one of the gauges covered there.
Stage vs. flow — how to read a river gauge
Discharge (flow, in cubic feet per second) is comparable between gauges and is usually the better number for judging whether a river is up or down. Gage height is the water surface in feet above each gauge's own local datum, so it is local: the same 4 ft describes different rivers at two different gauges, and it is not the depth of the water. A gauge that reports nothing is shown as not reported — never as zero.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the water level on Turkey River at Garber?
- Gage height at Turkey River at Garber was 8.93 ft. Measured October 19, 2026 at 18:15 UTC at USGS gauge 05412500 (Turkey River at Garber, IA). Gage height is the water surface above this gauge’s own local datum, not the depth of the river.
- What is the flow on Turkey River at Garber?
- Discharge at Turkey River at Garber was 2,570 cubic feet per second. Measured October 19, 2026 at 18:15 UTC at USGS gauge 05412500 (Turkey River at Garber, IA). Discharge is comparable between gauges in a way gage height is not.
- What is the water temperature in Turkey River at Garber?
- Water temperature at Turkey River at Garber was 53°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 18:15 UTC at USGS gauge 05412500 (Turkey River at Garber, IA).
- Is Turkey River at Garber flooding?
- The National Weather Service flood category for Turkey River at Garber was “No Flooding”. Measured October 19, 2026 at 18:15 UTC at USGS gauge 05412500 (Turkey River at Garber, IA). Flood categories are published by NOAA/NWS, not by Big Buoy.
- Where is USGS gauge 05412500?
- Turkey River at Garber, IA (USGS 05412500) reports from 42.740°N, 91.262°W in IA.
- How often does USGS gauge 05412500 update?
- This station records about every 15 minutes and transmits hourly, so a reading can be up to an hour old when you see it. Readings past three times the reporting interval are shown as last reported rather than as current conditions.
Data: USGS National Water Information System. Flood categories: NOAA/National Weather Service.