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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 21 ft³/s over 65 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 05481950, as of Aug 23, 5:15 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 21 ft³/s over 65 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 5:15 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
115 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.83 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 21 ft³/s over 65 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Iowa yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Beaver Creek near Grimes, IA (15.6 mi away), as of Aug 23, 5:15 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Beaver Creek

H: 82° L: 58°
Overcast
Overcast
60°
|
Feels like 59°
Precipitation
13%
Humidity
84%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Clear
64°
3 AM
Clear
61°
6 AM
Overcast
59°
9 AM
Overcast
65°
12 PM
Overcast
73°
3 PM
Overcast
78°
6 PM
Overcast
81°
9 PM
Clear
75°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Beaver Creek?
Beaver Creek is a river in Iowa.
Can you swim at Beaver Creek?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.
How is Beaver Creek rated?
Beaver Creek in Iowa has an average visitor rating of 4.3 out of 5, based on 76 reviews.
What amenities does Beaver Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Beaver Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

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