Beaver River Flow Today
As of October 22, 2026 at 3:15 AM, the Beaver River is flowing at 1,610 cfs at Beaver Falls, PA — 103% of normal for the date and down 4% in 24 hours. 6 of 7 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 0.1 to 1,610 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Beaver River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Beaver Falls, the Beaver River is running 1,610 cfs — 103% of normal, down 4% since yesterday. Along the river, 2 of 5 reporting gauges are near normal (the typical gauge is at 97% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at Beaver (+1,576%).
Highest against normal: Usquepaug at 297%. Lowest: Croghan Ny at 60%.
How the Beaver River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Beaver6,275 ft 300 cfs
- Beaver2,377 ft 0.1 cfs89%
- Croghan Ny875 ft 350 cfs60%
- Wampum737 ft 1,010 cfs97%
- Beaver Falls719 ft 1,610 cfs103%
- Usquepaug111 ft 23 cfs297%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Beaver River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (97%).
Beaver River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Beaver River Near Beaver UT
Oct 22, 1:55 AM · USGS 10234500 |
300 cfs | · | +1576% | 2.30 ft | · | 6,275 ft |
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Beaver River At Adamsville UT
Last reported Sep 28 · USGS 10237000 |
1.2 cfs | · | · | 2.60 ft | · | 5,550 ft |
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Beaver River At Beaver OK
Oct 22, 2:00 AM · USGS 07234000 |
0.1 cfs | 89% | -20% | 2.30 ft | 6.7 ft below | 2,377 ft |
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Beaver River At Croghan Ny NY
Oct 22, 2:15 AM · USGS 04258000 |
350 cfs | 60% | -4% | 2.36 ft | · | 875 ft |
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Beaver River At Wampum PA
Oct 22, 3:00 AM · USGS 03105500 |
1,010 cfs | 97% | -3% | 3.43 ft | 17.6 ft below | 737 ft |
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Beaver River At Beaver Falls PA
Oct 22, 3:15 AM · USGS 03107500 |
1,610 cfs | 103% | -4% | 5.09 ft | 9.9 ft below | 719 ft |
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Beaver River Near Usquepaug RI
Oct 22, 3:45 AM · USGS 01117468 |
23 cfs | 297% | -3% | 0.94 ft | · | 111 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Dams & reservoirs on the Beaver River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Beaver River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Beaver River
The Beaver River is a 101-mile-long river that flows through Western Pennsylvania, USA. It has a rich history and was used by Native Americans for fishing and trading. In the early 1800s, the river was used for transportation and trade of timber, coal, and oil. The river flows into the Ohio River and ultimately into the Mississippi River. The hydrology of the river has been altered by several dams and reservoirs, including the Indian Rock Dam and the Connoquenessing Creek Dam. These dams have created recreational opportunities for fishing, boating, and hiking, as well as providing water for agricultural purposes. The river also supports wildlife, including beavers, otters, and various fish species.
About the Beaver River
How is the Beaver River flowing right now?
As of October 22, 2026, the Beaver River is flowing at 1,610 cfs at Beaver Falls, PA, about 103% of normal for the date. Across its 7 USGS gauges, current flows range from 0.1 to 1,610 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Beaver River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Beaver River is at 97% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Beaver River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Beaver (9.0 ft), Wampum (21.0 ft), Beaver Falls (15.0 ft), . The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.