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Beaver Creek (NC)

River level
Normal
Status
Below flood stage

Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS

Gauges reporting
4 of 4
Above flood stage
0
Above action stage
0
Overall
Below flood stage
Publisher
NWS · USGS

In brief

On Oct 13, 2026, 4 of 4 gauges on the Beaver Creek (NC) reported, and none was above flood stage.

Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges

Beaver Creek levels, gauge by gauge

The Beaver Creek is measured at 4 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.

LocationState Level Flood stage Status
NWS gauge BCGN7 NC 6.84 ft 11.00 ft below flood stage
Cumberland NC 2.85 ft 18.00 ft normal, rising
Kelly Rd NC 1.43 ft 9.00 ft below flood stage
Morganton Rd NC 8.67 ft 12.00 ft below flood stage

Recent levels on the Beaver Creek

The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Cumberland, NC, with 122 days of readings.

Full history for Cumberland →

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Beaver Creek flooding right now?

No. Every one of the 4 reporting gauges on the Beaver Creek is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.

How high is the Beaver Creek?

The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Cumberland is at 2.85 ft.

Where is the Beaver Creek measured?

The National Weather Service and USGS operate 4 gauges on the Beaver Creek in North Carolina.

What does flood stage mean?

Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.

River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.