River stage
New Hartford, Beaver Creek
- River level
- 4.46 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -2.17 ft
- Recent high
- 10.78 ft
- Recent low
- 1.74 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS NHRI4
- 30-day change
- +2.72 ft
- Average
- 3.42 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 15.71 ft
In brief
The Beaver Creek at New Hartford, IA read 4.46 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 6.54 ft below action stage. That is 2.72 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge NHRI4
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.71 ft | 2008-06-08 |
| 2 | 15.24 ft | 2013-06-25 |
| 3 | 13.50 ft | 1947-06-13 |
| 4 | 13.48 ft | 1969-07-09 |
| 5 | 13.45 ft | 1993-03-31 |
| 6 | 13.33 ft | 1999-07-03 |
| 7 | 13.21 ft | 2019-03-15 |
| 8 | 13.17 ft | 1991-06-01 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 9.00 ft
Water goes over the river banks and into the woods.
- 11.00 ft
Extensive agricultural flooding occurs south of town.
- 11.60 ft
Water affects some driveways and camping spots at nearby campgrounds.
- 12.30 ft
Water affects Ridge Ave near IA 57 west of town. Water also affects IA 14 north of Parkersburg near the Beaver Meadows golf course.
- 12.70 ft
IA 57 is closed west of New Hartford.
- 13.00 ft
Water affects the lowest portions of New Hartford and affects some of the lowest roads.
- 15.00 ft
Water goes over the primary berms and into portions of New Hartford. Water affects low areas in Shell Rock. Water also affects the Greene City Park.
- 15.60 ft
Water affects multiple county roads. Flood protection efforts may occur in Shell Rock.
- 17.00 ft
Water affects much of New Hartford. Water may also affect Beaver Valley St north of town.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Beaver Creek flooding at New Hartford?
No. The Beaver Creek at New Hartford is at 4.46 ft, 6.54 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at New Hartford?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 11 ft, minor flooding 12.5 ft, moderate flooding 14 ft and major flooding 15 ft.
What is the highest the Beaver Creek has been at New Hartford?
The highest crest on record is 15.71 ft, on 2008-06-08.
Is the Beaver Creek high or low right now at New Hartford?
At 4.46 ft it is higher than 78% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge NHRI4); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 05463000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.