Major Flood
19 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.
Moderate Flood
17 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
29 ft
Water reaches Sixth Avenue in Beaver Falls near the intersection with Twenty-Fourth Street
21 ft
Water reaches the top of the railroad tracks in the vicinity of the gage house.
19 ft
Water reaches the railroad tracks on the right bank near the intersection of Sixth Avenue and Twenty-Fourth Street in Beaver Falls.
17.39 ft
Water reaches a level equal to the record flood of 27 March 1913
17 ft
The water company pumping station about 200 feet downstream of gage and the boat club main building about 100 feet upstream of the gage begins to flood
13.5 ft
The river is near bankfull in the vicinity of the gage house just upstream of the water company pumping station.
10 ft
The boat club dock about 100 feet upstream of gage is flooded.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 1913 | 17.4 ft | 103,000 cfs |
| Jan 21, 1959 | 14.42 ft | 69,900 cfs |
| Jan 24, 1937 | 13.8 ft | 64,500 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Beaver River near Beaver Falls?
The Beaver River near Beaver Falls gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03107500) 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 near Beaver Falls?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Beaver River near Beaver Falls is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 19 feet.
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Where is the Beaver River near Beaver Falls gauge located?
The gauge is located in Beaver County, Pennsylvania at coordinates 40.7633°N, 80.3153°W. USGS site number: 03107500. 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
- The above river forecast includes future rainfall/snowmelt. Forecast stages may be different if the actual rainfall/snowmelt is different than the forecast rainfall/snowmelt.
- Stage may be affected by ice.