Penns Creek at Penns Creek, PA
Is Penns Creek at Penns Creek, PA flooding right now?
No — Penns Creek at Penns Creek, PA is at 1.73 ft, 6.3 ft below its 8 ft flood stage, as of 38 min ago.
Gauge height
1.73 ft
Streamflow
136 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 8 ft, with major flooding at 12 ft. The highest crest on record was 14.85 ft on Fri, Jun 23, 1972.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6 ft | 4.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 8 ft | 6.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 10 ft | 8.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 12 ft | 10.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 14.85 ft | 1972-06-23 |
| 13.74 ft | 1996-01-19 |
| 13 ft | 1934-09-16 |
| 13 ft | 1979-02-26 |
| 12.19 ft | 2004-09-18 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| West Branch Susquehanna River at Lewisburg, PA | 11.4 mi | Northumberland County |
| Susquehanna River at Sunbury, PA | 11.8 mi | Snyder County |
| Susquehanna River above Dam at Sunbury, PA | 12.9 mi | Northumberland County |
| W Br Susquehanna River at West Milton, PA | 14.2 mi | Union County |
| Chillisquaque Creek near Potts Grove, PA | 14.9 mi | Northumberland County |
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