Conestoga River at Lancaster, PA
Is Conestoga River at Lancaster, PA flooding right now?
No — Conestoga River at Lancaster, PA is at 3.27 ft, 7.7 ft below its 11 ft flood stage, as of 78 min ago.
Gauge height
3.27 ft
Streamflow
144 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 11 ft, with major flooding at 15 ft. The highest crest on record was 27.9 ft on Fri, Jun 23, 1972.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 5.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11 ft | 7.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 13 ft | 9.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 15 ft | 11.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 27.9 ft | 1972-06-23 |
| 21.3 ft | 2011-09-08 |
| 18.49 ft | 2021-09-02 |
| 18.14 ft | 1978-01-25 |
| 17.8 ft | 2005-10-09 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Creek at Eshelman Mill Road near Lyndon, PA | 2.8 mi | Lancaster County |
| Little Conestoga Cr, Columbia Ave at Wheatland PA | 3.6 mi | Lancaster County |
| Unnamed Tributary to Big Spring Run near Lampeter, PA | 3.6 mi | Lancaster County |
| Big Spring Run near Willow Street, PA | 3.6 mi | Lancaster County |
| Big Spring Run near Mylin Corners, PA | 3.8 mi | Lancaster County |
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