Susquehanna River at Wilkes-Barre, PA
Is Susquehanna River at Wilkes-Barre, PA flooding right now?
Susquehanna River at Wilkes-Barre, PA measured 1.93 ft on 2026-09-11 00:45:00 UTC. That observation was 20.1 ft below its 22 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.93 ft
Streamflow
5,540 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 22 ft, with major flooding at 30 ft. The highest crest on record was 42.66 ft on Fri, Sep 9, 2011.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 8.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 22 ft | 20.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 28 ft | 26.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 30 ft | 28.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 42.66 ft | 2011-09-09 |
| 40.91 ft | 1972-06-24 |
| 35.06 ft | 1975-09-27 |
| 34.96 ft | 2004-09-19 |
| 34.45 ft | 1996-01-20 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Toby Creek at Luzerne, PA | 2.2 mi | Luzerne County |
| Nanticoke Creek near Nanticoke, PA | 5.7 mi | Luzerne County |
| Nanticoke Creek at Warrior Run, PA | 5.9 mi | Luzerne County |
| Espy Run at Nanticoke, PA | 6.1 mi | Luzerne County |
| Newport Creek at Nanticoke, PA | 7.7 mi | Luzerne 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.