Shenango River near West New Castle, PA
Is Shenango River near West New Castle, PA flooding right now?
No — Shenango River near West New Castle, PA is at 5.92 ft, 13.1 ft below its 19 ft flood stage, as of 53 min ago.
Gauge height
5.92 ft
Streamflow
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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.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 15.9 ft | 10.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 19 ft | 13.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 21 ft | 15.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 23 ft | 17.1 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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