Tobacco River at Beaverton
Michigan — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Gladwin County, Michigan on the Tobacco River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 04152500, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
17 ft
Moderate Flood
14 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
14 ft
Flooding of property along Ivan Court upstream of Glidden Road bridge in Beaverton. Extensive flooding of left bank of river downstream from Glidden Road bridge.
12 ft
Flooding occurs along left bank. Flooding of modular home along Yager Court (left bank of river).
5 ft
Left bank upstream of bridge begins to overflow.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2020 | 14.32 ft | 8,480 cfs |
| May 19, 2020 | 14.32 ft | 8,480 cfs |
| Jul 8, 1957 | 12.95 ft | 7,680 cfs |
| Jul 8, 1957 | 12.95 ft | 7,680 cfs |
| Feb 21, 2018 | 12.73 ft | 6,420 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tobacco River at Beaverton?
The Tobacco River at Beaverton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04152500) 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 Tobacco River at Beaverton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tobacco River at Beaverton is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
How do I get alerts when Tobacco River rises?
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Where is the Tobacco River at Beaverton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Gladwin County, Michigan at coordinates 43.8794°N, 84.4739°W. USGS site number: 04152500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.