Susquehanna River at Harrisburg, PA
Is Susquehanna River at Harrisburg, PA flooding right now?
No — Susquehanna River at Harrisburg, PA is at 3.44 ft, 13.6 ft below its 17 ft flood stage, as of 38 min ago.
Gauge height
3.44 ft
Streamflow
8,300 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 17 ft, with major flooding at 23 ft. The highest crest on record was 33.27 ft on Sat, Jun 24, 1972.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11 ft | 7.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 17 ft | 13.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 20 ft | 16.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 23 ft | 19.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 33.27 ft | 1972-06-24 |
| 29.23 ft | 1936-03-19 |
| 26.8 ft | 1889-06-02 |
| 25.7 ft | 1894-05-22 |
| 25.17 ft | 2011-09-09 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Paxton Cr at Herr St at Harrisburg, PA | 1.2 mi | Dauphin County |
| Yellow Breeches Creek near Camp Hill, PA | 2.2 mi | Cumberland County |
| Paxton Creek near Glenwood, PA | 3.9 mi | Dauphin County |
| Paxton Creek near Penbrook, PA | 4.2 mi | Dauphin County |
| Unnamed Tributary to Trindle Sp Run, Site 1, near Mechbrg | 5.7 mi | Cumberland County |
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