USGS Streamgage 06811760
Tarkio River near Elliott, IA
Tarkio River near Elliott, IA is USGS streamgage 06811760 in Iowa, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 10240005. It sits on the Tarkio River, alongside 1 other gauge Rivermatics tracks on the same river. It drains a watershed of about 11 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1952.
Gauge details
- State
- Iowa
- Drainage area
- 11 sq mi
- Gauge elevation
- 1,188 ft
- Subbasin (HUC-8)
- 10240005
- Coordinates
- 41.10166, -95.10277
- USGS site number
- 06811760
- Records begin
- 1952-06-22 (74 years)
Common questions
- How long has Tarkio River near Elliott, IA been measured?
- Discharge records at USGS site 06811760 begin in 1952, about 74 years, covering roughly 984 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
- Where is Tarkio River near Elliott, IA?
- The gauge sits at 41.10166, -95.10277, in Iowa, in hydrologic subbasin 10240005, at an elevation of about 1,188 feet, draining roughly 11 square miles.
- Can I use Tarkio River near Elliott, IA data for flood or safety decisions?
- No. Rivermatics provides estimates, not guarantees, and the readings and forecasts here may be delayed, inaccurate, or wrong. Do not use them for navigation or for any safety, rescue, or emergency decision. Check the National Weather Service and USGS directly, and use your own judgment.
Upstream and downstream on the Tarkio River
Every gauge Rivermatics tracks on this river, ordered by drainage area — upstream first. See the Tarkio River in full.
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