Beaver Creek near Beaver City water level

Name: Beaver Creek near Beaver City water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Beaver Creek, Nebraska, United States

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

3.05ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 06:30 AM CDT (27 min ago)

Flow: 0.8 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Minor flood stage

What this means

Beaver Creek near Beaver City is at 3.05 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.

That puts it 0.07 ft above the median of 2.99 ft for mid-October, based on 12 years of readings. It is 7.95 ft below the flood stage of 11.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 3.10 ft (−0.05 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.92 ft and 3.13 ft.

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

Compared with 12 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 2.99 ft0.07 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 2.77 ft – 3.15 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (12 years of records)
Same day last year: 3.10 ft−0.05 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 2.92 ft – 3.13 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 2.87 ft – 5.77 ft
Highest on record: 15.68 ftJune 14, 1983

Floating and fishing near Beaver Creek near Beaver City

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 11.00 ft, 7.95 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: At 15 feet thousands of acres of farm, pasture lands and some county roads flood. The record flood occurred in June of 1983 and was recorded at 15.68 feet. During the record flood, the town of Beaver City was not threatened.
13.00 ft: Lowland flooding becomes more widespread.
11.00 ft: At 11 feet, water overflows both banks and floods rural lowlands.
3.05 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	15.68 ft	June 14, 1983
2	13.80 ft	July 19, 1944
3	13.22 ft	June 22, 1947
4	12.97 ft	June 13, 1960
5	12.80 ft	July 26, 1950
6	12.60 ft	July 17, 1951
7	12.46 ft	June 14, 1965
8	12.00 ft	May 6, 1949
9	11.90 ft	June 16, 1957
10	11.80 ft	August 3, 1937

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:55 AM Sunset 06:55 PM Daylight 11 hr First quarter 58%

Map

Other gauges on Beaver Creek

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Beaver Creek at GenoaRiver gauge, Beaver Creek	3.16 ft	Low	−0.01 ft	145 mi
Beaver Creek at Cedar BluffsRiver gauge, Beaver Creek	2.98 ft	High	−0.01 ft	36 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Sappa Creek near LyleRiver gauge, Sappa Creek	4.88 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	10 mi
Sappa Creek near StamfordRiver gauge, Sappa Creek	5.98 ft	Normal	±0	20 mi
Republican River near OrleansRiver gauge, Republican River	0.80 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	21 mi
Keith Sebelius Lake and NortonReservoir	2,288.93 ft	Low		22 mi
Prairie Dog Creek near WoodruffRiver gauge, Prairie Dog Creek	1.58 ft	Normal	−0.04 ft	24 mi
Harry Strunk Lake and Medicine CreekReservoir	2,354.39 ft	Low		25 mi
Prairie Dog Creek above Keith Sebelius LakeRiver gauge, Prairie Dog Creek	3.29 ft	Normal	±0	27 mi
Red Willow Creek near Red WillowRiver gauge, Red Willow Creek	4.55 ft	Low	+0.03 ft	33 mi

Questions and answers

How does Beaver Creek near Beaver City compare with last year?

It is 0.05 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 3.10 ft.

What is flood stage for Beaver Creek near Beaver City?

The official flood stage is 11.00 ft. The level is currently 7.95 ft below it.

What is a normal level for Beaver Creek near Beaver City in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 2.99 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.77 ft and 3.15 ft, based on 12 years of records.

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 Beaver City today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 06:30 AM CDT, the water level was 3.05 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Beaver Creek near Beaver City rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.04 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Beaver Creek near Beaver City normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 12 years of daily readings for this time of year.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:06847000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 40.12000, -99.89306 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NGVD29
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	3.05 ft	2026-10-19 11:30	Provisional
Flow	0.8 cfs	2026-10-19 11:30	Provisional

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