River Conditions
Illustrated map of Black Hawk Lake

River stage

Woodward, Beaver Creek

River level
14.79 ft
Status
Below flood stage
Action stage
22.00 ft
Record crest
27.46 ft

Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS WWDI4

Record crest
27.46 ft
Crest date
2008-06-30

In brief

The Beaver Creek at Woodward, IA read 14.79 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 7.21 ft below action stage.

Source: National Weather Service gauge WWDI4

Stage threshold profile

Action stage 22.00 ft CURRENT 14.79 ft

Highest crests on record

Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.

RankCrestDate
1 27.46 ft 2008-06-30
2 27.14 ft 2019-06-24
3 24.97 ft 2007-03-03
4 24.67 ft 2004-05-23
RankCrestDate
5 24.23 ft 2010-08-11
6 22.69 ft 2015-12-14
7 22.52 ft 1998-06-16
8 22.19 ft 2015-06-25

Frequently asked questions

Is the Beaver Creek flooding at Woodward?

No. The Beaver Creek at Woodward is at 14.79 ft, 7.21 ft below action stage.

What is the flood stage at Woodward?

Action stage 22 ft is the first threshold.

What is the highest the Beaver Creek has been at Woodward?

The highest crest on record is 27.46 ft, on 2008-06-30.

Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge WWDI4). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.