Swatara Creek at Middletown, PA
Is Swatara Creek at Middletown, PA flooding right now?
Swatara Creek at Middletown, PA measured 2.10 ft on 2026-10-27 20:15:00 UTC. That observation was 8.9 ft below its 11 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.10 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 11 ft, with major flooding at 18 ft. The highest crest on record was 23.29 ft on Fri, Sep 9, 2011.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 7.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11 ft | 8.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 15 ft | 12.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 18 ft | 15.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 23.29 ft | 2011-09-09 |
| 16.36 ft | 2011-03-12 |
| 16.19 ft | 2018-07-26 |
| 13.68 ft | 2020-12-26 |
| 13.46 ft | 2021-09-03 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Fishing Creek at Goldsboro, PA | 3.1 mi | York County |
| Conewago Creek near Falmouth, PA | 3.7 mi | Dauphin County |
| West Conewago Creek near Manchester, PA | 7.7 mi | York County |
| Swatara Creek near Hershey, PA | 8.0 mi | Dauphin County |
| Conewago Creek near Bellaire, PA | 8.4 mi | Dauphin 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.