Major Flood
846 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
845 ft
Minor Flood
843.5 ft
Action Stage
841.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
846.1 ft
Floodwaters are near some homes on Davis and Cooper Streets in Beaver Dam. Some flooding of low lying area near the gauge and lower driveway of Wastewater Treatment Plant.
845.4 ft
Floodwaters are near the backs of some homes on Davis and Cooper Streets in Beaver Dam. Some flooding of low lying area near the gauge and lower driveway of Wastewater Treatment Plant.
845 ft
Floodwaters are well into the back yards of some homes in the Davis Street and Cooper Street areas of Beaver Dam.
844.8 ft
Floodwaters are well into the back yards of some homes in Davis and Cooper Streets in Beaver Dam.
844.3 ft
Floodwaters are well into the back yards of some homes on Davis and Cooper Streets in Beaver Dam.
843.8 ft
Floodwaters are in the backyards of some homes on Davis and Cooper Streets in Beaver Dam.
843.5 ft
Floodwaters are in the back yards of some homes in the Davis Street and Cooper Street areas of beaver dam.
843.2 ft
There is lowland flooding in the Beaver Dam area.
842.6 ft
There is minor lowland flooding in the Beaver Dam area.
841.5 ft
There is minor lowland flooding in the Beaver Dam area.
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 16, 2008 | 845.53 ft | 1,700 cfs |
| Sep 2, 2018 | 843.66 ft | 992 cfs |
| Jul 21, 2010 | 843.33 ft | 906 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Beaverdam River at Beaver Dam?
The Beaverdam River at Beaver Dam gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05425912) 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 Beaverdam River at Beaver Dam?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Beaverdam River at Beaver Dam is 843.5 feet. Action stage begins at 841.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 845 feet, and major flooding at 846 feet.
How do I get alerts when Beaverdam River rises?
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Where is the Beaverdam River at Beaver Dam gauge located?
The gauge is located in Dodge County, Wisconsin at coordinates 43.4442°N, 88.8453°W. USGS site number: 05425912. 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 U.S. Geological Survey
- Gauge readings may be inaccurate during periods of extreme cold.