Baptism River near Beaver Bay
Minnesota — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Lake County, Minnesota on the Baptism River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 04014500, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
24 ft
Moderate Flood
17.5 ft
Minor Flood
15.5 ft
Action Stage
14.5 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
24 ft
Impact stage height is preliminary. At this level, water may go over Hwy 1 in Finland and near the Eckbeck Campground, approximately 6 and 3 miles inland from Hwy 61, respectively.
22 ft
Impacts from observations during June 2024 flooding. Water reaching the bottom of Hwy 1 bridge in Finland and near Eckbeck Campground. Widespread inundation of properaties along the river in Finland, MN. 80% or more of the Eckbeck Campground is flooded.
19.5 ft
Impacts from observations during June 2024 flooding. Widespread flooding of Eckbeck Campground. Our Place rental cabins and properties along Riverside Drive in Finland are indunated. Access road to the north of the river in Finland inundated. Flooding along and over County Road 7 from the Baptism River East Branch. Inundation of Correll Road bridge along the Baptism River West Branch.
18 ft
Based on impacts from flooding in June 2024, flooding of areas outside the natural floodplain begins, including Eckbeck Campground and low lying buildings and roads in Finland, MN.
15 ft
The old swinging bridge was damaged at this level in 2022. No impacts known at this level with present day infrastructure.
14.5 ft
River and adjacent trails become hazardous due to fast moving water. Viewing areas at the bottom of Two Step and High Falls may become inundated with fast moving water. Waterfall viewers should use caution and keep pets and kids close at hand.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Baptism River near Beaver Bay?
The Baptism River near Beaver Bay gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04014500) 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 Baptism River near Beaver Bay?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Baptism River near Beaver Bay is 15.5 feet. Action stage begins at 14.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17.5 feet, and major flooding at 24 feet.
How do I get alerts when Baptism River rises?
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Where is the Baptism River near Beaver Bay gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lake County, Minnesota at coordinates 47.3377°N, 91.2001°W. USGS site number: 04014500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of Minnesota DNR
- Gauge readings inaccurate - awaiting repair.
- Stage may be affected by ice.