Turkey River Expected To Surpass Flood Stage

A river in Clayton County is expected to exceed flood stage. Forecasters have issued a flood warning for the Turkey River in Clayton County. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the river stood at 15.7 feet at Elkader as of 1:45 p.m. Sunday. Flood stage 12 feet. The National Weather Service reports that the river is rising and expected to crest near 24 feet by Monday, a level not seen in five years. The river is expected to fall below flood stage on Tuesday. This crest compares to a previous mark of 22.6 feet reached on August 26th, 2016. The record crest is 27.8 feet, set in 2008.