Moderate Flood
19.6 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: BRBM5). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Minor Flood
16 ft
Action Stage
13 ft
What Floods at Each Level
22.1 ft
Several feet of moving water over the bridge and Superior Hiking Trail. Water reaches gauge housing and data loss may be possible at this level.
19.6 ft
North trail approach inundated, and bridge is completely inundated.
19 ft
Widespread inundation of the Superior Hiking and snowmobile trail, including the bridge and possibly nearby campsites on the SHT downstream of the bridge. Extensive flooding of the Silver Bay golf course was observed at these levels in June 2024.
17 ft
Water begins flowing over southern portions of the bridge. Superior Hiking Trail under several feet of flowing water on either side of the bridge.
15.6 ft
Water across south trail approach.
15 ft
Water approaching bottom of SHT and snowmobile bridge. Water begins inundating portions of the Superior Hiking Trail along the northeast side of the river and encroaching on the bridge approach on the southwest side of the river.
13 ft
River out of banks, lowland flooding, water nears the edge of the Superior Hiking Trail along the northeast side of the river.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2024 | 21.12 ft | — |
| May 12, 2022 | 20.23 ft | — |
| Jun 19, 2012 | 19.61 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
BRBM5
River
Beaver River (MN)
County
Lake, MN
Coordinates
47.2705°N, 91.3106°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Beaver River (MN) near Beaver Bay?
The Beaver River (MN) near Beaver Bay gauge is maintained by USGS 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 River (MN) near Beaver Bay?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Beaver River (MN) near Beaver Bay is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 13 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 19.6 feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.
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Where is the Beaver River (MN) near Beaver Bay gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lake County, Minnesota at coordinates 47.2705°N, 91.3106°W. 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