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SwedenBeaver Creek near Grimes water level
River gauge, Beaver Creek, Iowa, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 840 cfs
History
What this means
Beaver Creek near Grimes is at 6.50 ft, in the normal range.
It is 7.50 ft below the flood stage of 14.00 ft.
It has dropped 0.48 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 6.50 ft and 8.07 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
- 16.58 ftJuly 10, 1993
Floating and fishing near Beaver Creek near Grimes
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 14.00 ft, 7.50 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 23.00 ft
- Water reaches the road surface of the NW 70th Ave bridge.
- 22.40 ft
- Water affects the low part of the west approach to the NW 70th Ave bridge.
- 18.00 ft
- Water reaches the bottom of the NW 70th Ave bridge deck.
- 16.00 ft
- Water affects the east approach of the NW 70th Ave bridge.
- 14.00 ft
- Water affects Hwy R22 south of Iowa 141 as well as Hwy F31 west of Granger.
- 12.00 ft
- The west river bank overflows just south of the NW 70th Ave bridge.
- 10.00 ft
- Water flows through the pedestrian underpass at NW 62nd St.
- 9.00 ft
- Beaver Creek goes out of its banks at the meanders just north of NW 62nd St.
- 6.50 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 | 16.58 ft | July 10, 1993 |
| 2 | 14.90 ft | August 11, 2010 |
| 3 | 14.73 ft | June 30, 1986 |
| 4 | 14.69 ft | May 19, 1974 |
| 5 | 14.59 ft | May 24, 2004 |
| 6 | 14.51 ft | June 1, 2008 |
| 7 | 14.22 ft | March 16, 2019 |
| 8 | 14.20 ft | June 19, 1990 |
| 9 | 14.05 ft | May 26, 1960 |
| 10 | 14.04 ft | June 13, 1966 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Beaver Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Creek at New HartfordRiver gauge, Beaver Creek | 4.93 ft | Below flood stage | −0.40 ft | 84 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines River near SaylorvilleRiver gauge, Des Moines River | 5,910 cfs | High | −310.0 cfs | 3.5 mi |
| Walnut Creek at Des MoinesRiver gauge, Walnut Creek | 3.90 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 7 mi |
| Des Moines River at 2nd Avenue at Des MoinesRiver gauge, Des Moines River | 17.18 ft | Below flood stage | −0.22 ft | 8 mi |
| Fourmile Creek near Ankeny, IA DS1River gauge, Fourmile Creek | 2.63 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 9 mi |
| Raccoon River at Fleur Drive at Des MoinesRiver gauge, Raccoon River | 7.42 ft | Below flood stage | −0.74 ft | 9 mi |
| Raccoon River at 63rd Street at Des MoinesRiver gauge, Raccoon River | 25.89 ft | Below flood stage | −0.66 ft | 9 mi |
| Des Moines River below Raccoon River at Des MoinesRiver gauge, Des Moines River | 17.02 ft | Below flood stage | −0.76 ft | 10 mi |
| Fourmile Creek at Des MoinesRiver gauge, Fourmile Creek | 4.30 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 11 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for Beaver Creek near Grimes?
The official flood stage is 14.00 ft. The level is currently 7.50 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 near Grimes today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 12:15 PM CDT, the water level was 6.50 ft. Down 0.48 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Beaver Creek near Grimes rising or falling?
Down 0.48 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Beaver Creek near Grimes normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Beaver Creek near Grimes?
The highest level on record is 16.58 ft on July 10, 1993.
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:05481950(Agency page)- Coordinates
41.68833, -93.73472(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 | 6.50 ft | 2026-10-20 17:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 840 cfs | 2026-10-20 17:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Beaver Creek near Grimes (usgs:05481950). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/iowa/beaver-creek-near-grimes
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