Beaver River At Beaver Falls, Pa Realtime Data
BEAVER RIVER AT BEAVER FALLS, PA
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
4,870
Discharge (cfs)
6.1
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 4,870 cfs, and a gauge height of 6.10 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 3,174 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is fed by various tributaries, including Slippery Rock Creek and Connoquenessing Creek. The river is also home to several dams, including the New Brighton Dam and the Brady's Run Dam. Seasonally, the river experiences high flow in the spring due to snowmelt and rainfall, while the flow decreases in the summer and fall. Interestingly, the Beaver River was once home to a thriving industry of beaver trapping, which led to the naming of the river and surrounding town. Today, the river serves as an important source of recreation, including fishing, kayaking, and canoeing.
September 6, 2026
| Elevation | 719.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 6.1 ft |
| Precipitation, total, in | 1.64 in |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 733.1 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 4870.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 386% |
| Year Over Year Average | 1,260 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 51,900 cfs |
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