Rivers in Iowa
Beaver Creek at New Hartford
Below flood stage
5.56ftStage
Observed Wed, Sep 23, 2:00 PM CDT
- Flood stage
- 12.50 ft
- Record crest
- 15.71 ft2008
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 15.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 14.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 12.50 ft |
| Action | 11.00 ft |
- 17.00 ftWater affects much of New Hartford. Water may also affect Beaver Valley St north of town.
- 15.60 ftWater affects multiple county roads. Flood protection efforts may occur in Shell Rock.
- 15.00 ftWater goes over the primary berms and into portions of New Hartford. Water affects low areas in Shell Rock. Water also affects the Greene City Park.
- 13.00 ftWater affects the lowest portions of New Hartford and affects some of the lowest roads.
- 12.70 ftIA 57 is closed west of New Hartford.
- 12.30 ftWater affects Ridge Ave near IA 57 west of town. Water also affects IA 14 north of Parkersburg near the Beaver Meadows golf course.
- 11.60 ftWater affects some driveways and camping spots at nearby campgrounds.
- 11.00 ftExtensive agricultural flooding occurs south of town.
- 9.00 ftWater goes over the river banks and into the woods.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 28, 2026.
Crest history
80 crests on NOAA’s list since 1946.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 8, 2008 | 15.71 ft |
| 2 | June 25, 2013 | 15.24 ft |
| 3 | June 13, 1947 | 13.50 ft |
| 4 | July 9, 1969 | 13.48 ft |
| 5 | March 31, 1993 | 13.45 ft |
| 6 | July 3, 1999 | 13.33 ft |
| 7 | March 15, 2019 | 13.21 ft |
| 8 | June 1, 1991 | 13.17 ft |
| 9 | July 1, 2014 | 13.09 ft |
| 10 | May 22, 2024 | 13.00 ft |
| 11 | June 10, 1974 | 12.49 ft |
| 12 | March 30, 1960 | 12.40 ft |
| 13 | March 19, 1979 | 12.23 ft |
| 14 | March 30, 1979 | 12.10 ft |
| 15 | June 22, 1998 | 12.07 ft |
| 16 | March 14, 2007 | 12.00 ft |
| 17 | March 28, 1962 | 11.98 ft |
| 18 | April 6, 1965 | 11.80 ft |
| 19 | March 29, 1951 | 11.70 ft |
| 20 | May 20, 1983 | 11.56 ft |
| 21 | July 25, 2010 | 11.53 ft |
| 22 | March 7, 1950 | 11.52 ft |
| 23 | March 6, 1994 | 11.46 ft |
| 24 | June 24, 1997 | 11.45 ft |
| 25 | September 25, 2016 | 11.43 ft |
Most recent crests
- April 26, 2025: 9.46 ft
- May 22, 2024: 13.00 ft
- June 17, 2022: 9.07 ft
- March 8, 2021: 4.74 ft
- June 24, 2020: 11.33 ft
- March 15, 2019: 13.21 ft
- September 22, 2018: 11.04 ft
- January 22, 2017: 10.01 ft
- September 25, 2016: 11.43 ft
- August 31, 2015: 10.98 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the North Central River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.