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River stage

Beaver Creek (IA)

River level
Normal
Status
Below flood stage

Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS

Gauges reporting
10 of 10
Above flood stage
0
Above action stage
0
Overall
Below flood stage
Publisher
NWS · USGS

In brief

On Oct 13, 2026, 10 of 10 gauges on the Beaver Creek (IA) reported, and none was above flood stage.

Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges

Beaver Creek levels, gauge by gauge

The Beaver Creek is measured at 10 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.

LocationState Level Flood stage Status
NWS gauge BASI4 IA 1037.86 ft 1044.00 ft below flood stage
NWS gauge BEAI4 IA 976.63 ft — no flood stage set
NWS gauge BSTI4 IA 1001.39 ft 1008.50 ft below flood stage
NWS gauge CWLI4 IA 1082.95 ft 1089.00 ft below flood stage
NWS gauge EDBI4 IA 968.43 ft — no flood stage set
NWS gauge OWBI4 IA 1081.57 ft — no flood stage set
NWS gauge PARI4 IA 910.87 ft 919.50 ft below flood stage
Grimes IA 6.68 ft 14.00 ft normal, falling
New Hartford IA 4.46 ft 12.50 ft normal, falling
Woodward IA 14.79 ft — normal, steady

Recent levels on the Beaver Creek

The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Grimes, IA, with 122 days of readings.

Full history for Grimes →

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Beaver Creek flooding right now?

No. Every one of the 10 reporting gauges on the Beaver Creek is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.

How high is the Beaver Creek?

The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Grimes is at 6.68 ft; New Hartford is at 4.46 ft; Woodward is at 14.79 ft.

Where is the Beaver Creek measured?

The National Weather Service and USGS operate 10 gauges on the Beaver Creek in Iowa.

What does flood stage mean?

Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.

River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.