Thompson Run at Turtle Creek, PA
Is Thompson Run at Turtle Creek, PA flooding right now?
Thompson Run at Turtle Creek, PA measured 0.87 ft on 2026-10-27 18:30:00 UTC. That observation was 5.1 ft below its 6 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
0.87 ft
Streamflow
31 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 6 ft, with major flooding at 11 ft. The highest crest on record was 11.34 ft on Thu, Jun 18, 2009.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 4.5 ft | 3.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 6 ft | 5.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 9 ft | 8.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 11 ft | 10.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 11.34 ft | 2009-06-18 |
| 8.23 ft | 2004-09-17 |
| 6.96 ft | 2019-07-22 |
| 6.24 ft | 2019-07-22 |
| 5.98 ft | 2019-07-11 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Turtle Creek at Wilmerding, PA | 1.4 mi | Allegheny County |
| Monongahela River at Braddock, PA | 1.9 mi | Allegheny County |
| Monongahela River at L&D2 Lower Pool at Braddock, PA | 1.9 mi | Allegheny County |
| Nine Mile Run near Swissvale, PA | 4.4 mi | Allegheny County |
| Ninemile Run above McFarren St near Swissvale, PA | 4.7 mi | Allegheny 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.