Shenango River near West New Castle, PA
Is Shenango River near West New Castle, PA flooding right now?
Shenango River near West New Castle, PA measured 6.38 ft on 2026-09-11 00:45:00 UTC. That observation was 12.6 ft below its 19 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
6.38 ft
Streamflow
424 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 19 ft, with major flooding at 23 ft. The highest crest on record was 20.6 ft on Thu, Jan 22, 1959.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 15.9 ft | 9.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 19 ft | 12.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 21 ft | 14.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 23 ft | 16.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 20.6 ft | 1959-01-22 |
| 17.6 ft | 1954-10-17 |
| 17.5 ft | 1958-07-17 |
| 17 ft | 1946-05-28 |
| 17 ft | 1952-01-28 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver River at Wampum, PA | 9.0 mi | Lawrence County |
| Mahoning River at Lowellville OH | 9.1 mi | Mahoning County |
| Slippery Rock Creek at Wurtemburg, PA | 11.5 mi | Lawrence County |
| Muddy Creek near Portersville, PA | 12.8 mi | Butler County |
| Connoquenessing Creek near Zelienople, PA | 15.2 mi | Beaver County |
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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.