Beaver Creek near Grimes, IA
Is Beaver Creek near Grimes, IA flooding right now?
Beaver Creek near Grimes, IA measured 6.73 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 7.3 ft below its 14 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
6.73 ft
Streamflow
959 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 14 ft, with major flooding at 17 ft. The highest crest on record was 16.58 ft on Sat, Jul 10, 1993.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11 ft | 4.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 14 ft | 7.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 16 ft | 9.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 17 ft | 10.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 16.58 ft | 1993-07-10 |
| 14.9 ft | 2010-08-11 |
| 14.73 ft | 1986-06-30 |
| 14.69 ft | 1974-05-19 |
| 14.59 ft | 2004-05-24 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines River near Saylorville, IA | 3.5 mi | Polk County |
| Walnut Creek at Des Moines, IA | 7.1 mi | Polk County |
| Des Moines River at 2nd Avenue at Des Moines, IA | 7.9 mi | Polk County |
| Fourmile Creek near Ankeny, IA DS1 | 8.7 mi | Polk County |
| Raccoon River at Fleur Drive at Des Moines, IA | 8.8 mi | Polk County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.