Major Flood
15 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.
Moderate Flood
13 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
15 ft
At 15 feet thousands of acres of farm, pasture lands and some county roads flood. The record flood occurred in June of 1983 and was recorded at 15.68 feet. During the record flood, the town of Beaver City was not threatened.
13 ft
Lowland flooding becomes more widespread.
11 ft
At 11 feet, water overflows both banks and floods rural lowlands.
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 13, 1983 | 15.68 ft | 9,510 cfs |
| Jul 18, 1944 | 13.8 ft | 3,800 cfs |
| Jun 21, 1947 | 13.22 ft | 3,140 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Beaver Creek near Beaver City?
The Beaver Creek near Beaver City gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06847000) 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 near Beaver City?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Beaver Creek near Beaver City is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
How do I get alerts when Beaver Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Beaver Creek near Beaver City to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Beaver Creek near Beaver City gauge located?
The gauge is located in Furnas County, Nebraska at coordinates 40.1200°N, 99.8931°W. USGS site number: 06847000. 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 the USGS
- 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.
- 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.
- Stage may be affected by ice.