Is the Beaver River flooding?

Pennsylvania · 2 gauges · Pennsylvania river levels

The Beaver River is tracked by 2 USGS streamgauges in Pennsylvania. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Beaver River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 2 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Pennsylvania river levels.

data refreshed 7 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Beaver River at Beaver Falls, PA. The highest level ever recorded there was 17.40 ft on 27 March 1913, carrying 103,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1913 (90 annual peaks). It is currently at 5.80 ft, 11.6 ft below that record.

Drains 3,106 sq mi · gauge elevation 727 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Beaver River at Wampum, PANo flooding3.83 ft21 ft
Beaver River at Beaver Falls, PANo flooding5.80 ft15 ft
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.