Susquehanna River at Owego NY
Is Susquehanna River at Owego NY flooding right now?
Susquehanna River at Owego NY measured 13.83 ft on 2026-10-27 18:00:00 UTC. That observation was 16.2 ft below its 30 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
13.83 ft
Streamflow
1,640 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 30 ft, with major flooding at 33 ft. The highest crest on record was 39.62 ft on Thu, Sep 8, 2011.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 29 ft | 15.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 30 ft | 16.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 32 ft | 18.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 33 ft | 19.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 39.62 ft | 2011-09-08 |
| 35.9 ft | 2006-06-29 |
| 33.15 ft | 2005-04-03 |
| 32.97 ft | 1996-01-20 |
| 31.97 ft | 1993-04-11 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Owego Creek near Owego NY | 2.3 mi | Tioga County |
| Wappasening Creek near Windham Center, PA | 9.1 mi | Bradford County |
| Susquehanna River at Vestal NY | 10.7 mi | Broome County |
| Susquehanna River near Waverly NY | 14.3 mi | Bradford County |
| Choconut Creek near Choconut, PA | 16.4 mi | Susquehanna 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.