BEAVER RIVER

River Levels Streamflow Hydrology
November 21, 2024

TOTAL DISCHARGE (CFS)

SUMMARY

Last Updated 2024-11-20
Discharge Volume 4,463 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 2,249.92 cfs
-156.38 cfs (-6.5%)
Percent of Normal 25.98%
Maximum 82,503.4 cfs
2024-04-04
Seasonal Avg 8,660 cfs

Total streamflow across the Beaver River was last observed at 2,250 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 4,463 acre-ft of water today; about 26% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 8,660 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2024-04-04 when daily discharge volume was observed at 82,503 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Beaver River At Beaver Falls reporting a streamflow rate of 1,100 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Beaver River, with a gauge stage of 4.86 ft at this location. This river is monitored from 7 different streamgauging stations along the Beaver River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 6,275 ft, the Beaver River Near Beaver.

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.

YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)

Streamflow Conditions
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Beaver River Near Beaver
USGS 10234500
20 cfs 0.51 ft -14.35
Beaver River At Adamsville
USGS 10237000
1 cfs 2.60 ft
Beaver River At Beaver
USGS 07234000
3 cfs 2.62 ft -18.87
Beaver River At Croghan Ny
USGS 04258000
370 cfs 2.41 ft -2.6
Beaver River At Wampum
USGS 03105500
882 cfs 3.3 ft -4.96
Beaver River At Beaver Falls
USGS 03107500
1100 cfs 4.86 ft -7.83
Beaver River Near Usquepaug
USGS 01117468
5 cfs 0.25 ft 0
History of the River

Beaver River is a large river in east-central Alberta and central Saskatchewan, Canada. It flows east through Alberta and Saskatchewan and then turns sharply north to flow into Lac Île-à-la-Crosse on the Churchill River which flows into Hudson Bay. The Alberta part is in the Cold Lake oil sands.
Beaver River has a catchment area of 14,500 square kilometres (5,600 sq mi) in Alberta, where it drains the lake system in Lac La Biche County. The total length is 491 kilometres (305 mi). It was first documented on the Turnor map of 1790, and then confirmed on the Harmon map of 1820.

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