River stage
Cumberland, Beaver Creek
- River level
- 2.85 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.32 ft
- Recent high
- 8.38 ft
- Recent low
- 2.16 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS BVFN7
- 30-day change
- +0.19 ft
- Average
- 2.98 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 11.61 ft
In brief
The Beaver Creek at Cumberland, NC read 2.85 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 13.15 ft below action stage. That is 0.19 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge BVFN7
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.61 ft | 2024-08-08 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 14.00 ft
Bankfull stage
- 16.00 ft
Action stage. Considerable overflow affects low-lying areas downstream of the gage.
- 18.00 ft
Minor flooding begins. Low-lying areas, including a gas station parking lot adjacent to the gage site, begin to flood.
- 24.00 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Water from Beaver Creek reaches the Bingham Road bridge and causes extensive flooding in low-lying areas.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Beaver Creek flooding at Cumberland?
No. The Beaver Creek at Cumberland is at 2.85 ft, 13.15 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Cumberland?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 16 ft, minor flooding 18 ft and moderate flooding 24 ft.
What is the highest the Beaver Creek has been at Cumberland?
The highest crest on record is 11.61 ft, on 2024-08-08.
Is the Beaver Creek high or low right now at Cumberland?
At 2.85 ft it is higher than 68% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge BVFN7); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02104380). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.