Bald Eagle Creek near Beech Creek Station water level
River gauge, Bald Eagle Creek, Pennsylvania, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 447 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 6.70 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 08:00 AM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 10:21 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
Bald Eagle Creek near Beech Creek Station is at 6.86 ft, in the normal range.
It is 4.14 ft below the flood stage of 11.00 ft.
It has dropped 0.10 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 6.70 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 08:00 AM. In the last month it has stayed between 6.74 ft and 7.07 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 15.97 ftSeptember 18, 2004
- Forecast peak
- 6.90 ftTuesday, October 20 at 02:00 AM
Floating and fishing near Bald Eagle Creek near Beech Creek Station
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 11.00 ft, 4.14 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 15.00 ft
- Homes in the cottage area are cutoff by high water and directly affect homes in this area.
- 14.00 ft
- Homes in the cottage area are cutoff by high water from Bald Eagle Creek.
- 13.00 ft
- Homes in the cottage area are isolated by high water from Bald Eagle Creek.
- 11.00 ft
- High water levels threaten the cottage area of Mill Hall downstream of Beech Creek Station.
- 10.00 ft
- Overgrown pastures and agricultural fields on the left bank are affected by high water.
- 6.86 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.97 ft | September 18, 2004 |
| 2 | 15.62 ft | January 19, 1996 |
| 3 | 15.14 ft | September 11, 2018 |
| 4 | 15.12 ft | September 3, 2026 |
| 5 | 14.57 ft | December 2, 2010 |
| 6 | 14.30 ft | November 28, 1993 |
| 7 | 13.75 ft | June 28, 2013 |
| 8 | 12.90 ft | April 4, 2024 |
| 9 | 12.76 ft | April 16, 1993 |
| 10 | 12.68 ft | September 9, 2004 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on Bald Eagle Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bald Eagle Creek below Spring Creek at MilesburgRiver gauge, Bald Eagle Creek | 279 cfs | Normal | −13.0 cfs | 16 mi |
| Bald Eagle Creek at BlanchardRiver gauge, Bald Eagle Creek | 313 cfs | Normal | −40.0 cfs | 3.5 mi |
| Bald Eagle Creek at TyroneRiver gauge, Bald Eagle Creek | 27.5 cfs | Normal | −0.9 cfs | 45 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marsh Creek at BlanchardRiver gauge, Marsh Creek | 79.6 cfs | Very high | −4.7 cfs | 3.3 mi |
| Foster Joseph Sayers Lake near BlanchardLake, Foster Joseph Sayers Lake | 630.07 ft | Normal | −0.09 ft | 3.9 mi |
| WB Susquehanna River at Lock HavenRiver gauge, WB Susquehanna River | 8.56 ft | Below flood stage | −0.11 ft | 7 mi |
| Beech Creek at MonumentRiver gauge, Beech Creek | 84.7 cfs | Normal | −3.6 cfs | 8 mi |
| Spring Creek at MilesburgRiver gauge, Spring Creek | 218 cfs | Normal | −3.0 cfs | 16 mi |
| WB Susquehanna River at Jersey ShoreRiver gauge, WB Susquehanna River | 2.61 ft | Below flood stage | −0.08 ft | 18 mi |
| Pine Creek below L Pine Creek near WatervilleRiver gauge, Pine Creek | 209 cfs | Normal | −39.0 cfs | 18 mi |
| Spring Creek near AxemannRiver gauge, Spring Creek | 74.6 cfs | Normal | −1.7 cfs | 18 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for Bald Eagle Creek near Beech Creek Station?
The official flood stage is 11.00 ft. The level is currently 4.14 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 Bald Eagle Creek near Beech Creek Station today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 04:30 AM EDT, the water level was 6.86 ft. Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Bald Eagle Creek near Beech Creek Station rising or falling?
Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Bald Eagle Creek near Beech Creek Station normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Bald Eagle Creek near Beech Creek Station?
The highest level on record is 15.97 ft on September 18, 2004.
Is Bald Eagle Creek near Beech Creek Station expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 6.70 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 08:00 AM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:01548005(Agency page)- Coordinates
41.08090, -77.54943(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 | 6.86 ft | 2026-10-20 08:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 447 cfs | 2026-10-20 08:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Bald Eagle Creek near Beech Creek Station (usgs:01548005). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/pennsylvania/bald-eagle-creek-near-beech-creek-station
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