Moderate Flood
9 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Minor Flood
7 ft
Action Stage
5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
10.1 ft
Many local roads flood. This is the level reached in March 2008 that prompted Martin County to declare a local emergency because of the local roads that flooded.
9 ft
Flooding along Beaver Creek in the SR 150 area nears the top of the highway grade. Extensive flooding by several feet of water to surrounding residential and commercial area that is substantially lower than the highway. An estimated level that backwater would reach if the March 1913 flood at Shoals returned.
7.3 ft
Local roads may flood when this level is reached.
5.2 ft
During the March 2008 flood, backwater from the East Fork White River reached this level. The crest on the East Fork White at Shoals was around 30 feet, and the backwater from it caused flooding along Beaver Creek in and around SR 150.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2008 | 10.13 ft | 3,350 cfs |
| Jul 23, 2017 | 9.94 ft | 3,310 cfs |
| Jun 26, 2011 | 9.79 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BCSI3
River
Beaver Creek (IN)
County
Martin, IN
Coordinates
38.6731°N, 86.7450°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Beaver Creek (IN) near Shoals?
The Beaver Creek (IN) near Shoals gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03373508) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Beaver Creek (IN) near Shoals?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Beaver Creek (IN) near Shoals is 7 feet. Action stage begins at 5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 9 feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.
How do I get alerts when Beaver Creek (IN) rises?
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Where is the Beaver Creek (IN) near Shoals gauge located?
The gauge is located in Martin County, Indiana at coordinates 38.6731°N, 86.7450°W. USGS site number: 03373508. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: White River (IN) above Petersburg
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.