Minor Flood
80 ft
Current Water Level
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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.
Action Stage
77.3 ft
What Floods at Each Level
81.56 ft
Flood of record April 16, 2002.
80.3 ft
There is one foot of water overflowing the dam.
79.8 ft
Half a foot of water is overflowing the dam.
79.4 ft
One inch of water is overflowing the flashboards on the dam.
79.3 ft
Water is at the top of the flashboards and starts to overflow the dam.
79.2 ft
Water is one inch from overflowing the flashboards.
78.8 ft
Water is six inches from overflowing the flashboards.
78.3 ft
Water is one foot from the top of the flashboards.
77.3 ft
Water is two feet below the flashboards on the dam.
50 ft
Normal seasonal low elevation.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2002 | 1681.57 ft | — |
| Apr 29, 2011 | 1680.15 ft | — |
| May 19, 1969 | 1680.08 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SWRN6
River
Beaver River (NY)
County
Herkimer, NY
Coordinates
43.8972°N, 75.0514°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Beaver River (NY) at Stillwater Reservoir?
The Beaver River (NY) at Stillwater Reservoir gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04256500) 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 (NY) at Stillwater Reservoir?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Beaver River (NY) at Stillwater Reservoir is 80 feet. Action stage begins at 77.3 feet. Moderate flooding starts at N/A feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.
How do I get alerts when Beaver River (NY) rises?
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Where is the Beaver River (NY) at Stillwater Reservoir gauge located?
The gauge is located in Herkimer County, New York at coordinates 43.8972°N, 75.0514°W. USGS site number: 04256500. 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
- Stage may be affected by ice.