Beaver River at Wampum water level

Name: Beaver River at Wampum water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Beaver River, Pennsylvania, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

3.58ft Down 0.21 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 02:00 PM EDT (37 min ago)

Flow: 1,180 cfs
Water temperature: 60 °F

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Beaver River at Wampum, where the gauge shows 3.58 ft.

It is 17.42 ft below the flood stage of 21.00 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.21 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 3.33 ft – 3.80 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 60 °F.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 29.90 ftMarch 26, 1913

Paddling and fishing conditions

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

For reference, flood stage is 21.00 ft.

What happens at each level

32.00 ft: flood waters begin to impact houses on Chew and Canal streets
29.00 ft: flooding reaches railroad tracks on west side of the river
28.00 ft: water reaches floor of gage house
23.00 ft: flood waters reach pump house on Canal Street
21.00 ft: flooding begins on River Avenue under State Route 288 bridge
3.58 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	29.90 ft	March 26, 1913
2	24.86 ft	January 22, 1959
3	21.91 ft	September 9, 2004
4	21.53 ft	May 28, 1946
5	19.56 ft	September 18, 2004

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:36 AM Sunset 06:38 PM Daylight 11 hr, 1 min First quarter 52%

Map

Other gauges on the Beaver River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Beaver River at Beaver FallsRiver gauge, Beaver River	5.32 ft	Below flood stage	−0.19 ft	9 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Slippery Rock Creek at WurtemburgRiver gauge, Slippery Rock Creek	1.49 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	5.4 mi
Connoquenessing Creek near ZelienopleRiver gauge, Connoquenessing Creek	2.51 ft	Below flood stage	−0.69 ft	7 mi
Shenango River near West New CastleRiver gauge, Shenango River	5.56 ft	Normal	−0.16 ft	9 mi
Muddy Creek near PortersvilleRiver gauge, Muddy Creek	16.5 cfs	Normal	−0.9 cfs	12 mi
Mahoning River at Lowellville OHRiver gauge, Mahoning River	922 cfs	High	−138.0 cfs	15 mi
Ohio R above Montgomery Dam & Locks at OhioviewRiver gauge, Ohio R	12.76 ft	Normal	−0.28 ft	17 mi
Ohio River at Montgomery Lock & Dam, Lower PoolRiver gauge, Ohio River	13.15 ft	Normal	−0.58 ft	17 mi
Raccoon Creek at Moffatts MillRiver gauge, Raccoon Creek	2.52 ft	Below flood stage	−0.33 ft	18 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Beaver River at Wampum?

The official flood stage is 21.00 ft. The level is currently 17.42 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 River at Wampum today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 02:00 PM EDT, the water level was 3.58 ft. Down 0.21 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Beaver River at Wampum rising or falling?

Down 0.21 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Beaver River at Wampum normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Beaver River at Wampum?

The highest level on record is 29.90 ft on March 26, 1913.

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:03105500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 40.88867, -80.33701 (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	3.58 ft	2026-10-18 18:00	Provisional
Flow	1,180 cfs	2026-10-18 18:00	Provisional
Water temperature	60 °F	2026-10-18 18:00	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Beaver River at Wampum (usgs:03105500). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/pennsylvania/beaver-river-at-wampum

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