Beaver Creek at New Hartford water level

Name: Beaver Creek at New Hartford water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Beaver Creek, Iowa, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

4.79ft Down 0.35 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 11:00 PM CDT (16 min ago)

Flow: 634 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Beaver Creek at New Hartford, where the gauge shows 4.79 ft.

It is 7.71 ft below the flood stage of 12.50 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.35 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 4.79 ft – 6.72 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 15.71 ftJune 8, 2008

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 12.50 ft.

What happens at each level

17.00 ft: Water affects much of New Hartford. Water may also affect Beaver Valley St north of town.
15.60 ft: Water affects multiple county roads. Flood protection efforts may occur in Shell Rock.
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.
13.00 ft: Water affects the lowest portions of New Hartford and affects some of the lowest roads.
12.70 ft: IA 57 is closed west of New Hartford.
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.
11.60 ft: Water affects some driveways and camping spots at nearby campgrounds.
11.00 ft: Extensive agricultural flooding occurs south of town.
9.00 ft: Water goes over the river banks and into the woods.
4.79 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	15.71 ft	June 8, 2008
2	15.24 ft	June 25, 2013
3	13.50 ft	June 13, 1947
4	13.48 ft	July 9, 1969
5	13.45 ft	March 31, 1993
6	13.33 ft	July 3, 1999
7	13.21 ft	March 15, 2019
8	13.17 ft	June 1, 1991
9	13.09 ft	July 1, 2014
10	13.00 ft	May 22, 2024

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 67° 39° – Wind 9 mph

21 Wed 66° 44° – Wind 6 mph

22 Thu 71° 53° – Wind 8 mph

23 Fri 72° 54° – Wind 15 mph

24 Sat 75° 59° – Wind 18 mph

25 Sun 63° 48° 0.12 in Wind 13 mph

26 Mon 47° 39° 0.61 in Wind 16 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:31 AM Sunset 06:20 PM Daylight 10 hr, 49 min Waxing gibbous 74%

Map

Other gauges on Beaver Creek

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Beaver Creek near GrimesRiver gauge, Beaver Creek	6.35 ft	Below flood stage	−0.41 ft	84 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
West Fork Cedar River at FinchfordRiver gauge, West Fork Cedar River	8.61 ft	Below flood stage	−0.16 ft	5.5 mi
Cedar River at Cedar FallsRiver gauge, Cedar River	81.87 ft	Normal	−0.26 ft	9 mi
Cedar River at JanesvilleRiver gauge, Cedar River	2.91 ft	Below flood stage	−0.10 ft	9 mi
Shell Rock River at Shell RockRiver gauge, Shell Rock River	8.82 ft	Below flood stage	−0.06 ft	10 mi
Cedar River at WaverlyRiver gauge, Cedar River	5.10 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	14 mi
Black Hawk Creek at HudsonRiver gauge, Black Hawk Creek	8.76 ft	Below flood stage	−0.31 ft	14 mi
Cedar River at WaterlooRiver gauge, Cedar River	7.33 ft	Below flood stage	−0.17 ft	15 mi
Iowa River at Steamboat RockRiver gauge, Iowa River	6.21 ft	Very high	−0.09 ft	26 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Beaver Creek at New Hartford?

The official flood stage is 12.50 ft. The level is currently 7.71 ft below it.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Beaver Creek at New Hartford today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 11:00 PM CDT, the water level was 4.79 ft. Down 0.35 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Beaver Creek at New Hartford rising or falling?

Down 0.35 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 1.36 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Beaver Creek at New Hartford normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Beaver Creek at New Hartford?

The highest level on record is 15.71 ft on June 8, 2008.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:05463000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 42.57200, -92.61828 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	4.79 ft	2026-10-21 04:00	Provisional
Flow	634 cfs	2026-10-21 04:00	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Beaver Creek at New Hartford (usgs:05463000). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/iowa/beaver-creek-at-new-hartford

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer