Bush Kill at Shoemakers, PA

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · USGS gauge 01439500 · NWS SHOP1 · Pennsylvania river levels

Is Bush Kill at Shoemakers, PA flooding right now?

Bush Kill at Shoemakers, PA measured 1.68 ft on 2026-09-11 00:45:00 UTC. That observation was 4.3 ft below its 6 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.

Gauge height
1.68 ft
as of 85 min ago
Streamflow
60 cfs
data refreshed 8 min ago

Minor flooding here begins at 6 ft, with major flooding at 8 ft. The highest crest on record was 13.95 ft on Fri, Aug 19, 1955.

Flood forecast

NWS forecast, issued 12 hours ago. Forecasts are issued for select river points and update through the day.

Flood stages at this gauge

CategoryStageCurrent distance
Action5 ft3.3 ft below
Minor flood6 ft4.3 ft below
Moderate flood7 ft5.3 ft below
Major flood8 ft6.3 ft below

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Highest crests on record

StageDate
13.95 ft1955-08-19
8.36 ft1969-07-28
7.51 ft2005-04-03
7.35 ft2011-08-28
7.31 ft2006-06-28

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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.

Sources: USGS monitoring location · NWS gauge & forecast