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Bald Eagle Creek near Beech Creek Station water level

River gauge, Bald Eagle Creek, Pennsylvania, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

6.86ft Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
447 cfs
10 15 Highest onrecord 15.97 ft Minor floodstage 11.00 ft

History

6.87.0ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 19Oct 21Oct 226.87.0ftOct 16Oct 19Oct 22
Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

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

RankLevelDate
115.97 ftSeptember 18, 2004
215.62 ftJanuary 19, 1996
315.14 ftSeptember 11, 2018
415.12 ftSeptember 3, 2026
514.57 ftDecember 2, 2010
614.30 ftNovember 28, 1993
713.75 ftJune 28, 2013
812.90 ftApril 4, 2024
912.76 ftApril 16, 1993
1012.68 ftSeptember 9, 2004

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:28 AM Sunset 06:24 PM Daylight 10 hr, 56 min First quarter 66%

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 630.10 ft Normal −0.09 ft 3.9 mi
WB Susquehanna River at Lock HavenRiver gauge, WB Susquehanna River 8.56 ft Below flood stage −0.10 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 2.63 ft Below flood stage −0.04 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 76.3 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, 02:30 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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 6.86 ft 2026-10-20 06:30 Provisional
Flow 447 cfs 2026-10-20 06:30 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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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer