Tunkhannock Creek near Tunkhannock, PA
Is Tunkhannock Creek near Tunkhannock, PA flooding right now?
No — Tunkhannock Creek near Tunkhannock, PA is at 1.16 ft, 9.8 ft below its 11 ft flood stage, as of 25 min ago.
Gauge height
1.16 ft
Streamflow
32 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 11 ft, with major flooding at 17 ft. The highest crest on record was 20.9 ft on Wed, Jun 28, 2006.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 7.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11 ft | 9.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14 ft | 12.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 17 ft | 15.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 20.9 ft | 2006-06-28 |
| 19.97 ft | 1996-01-19 |
| 19.69 ft | 2004-09-18 |
| 16.03 ft | 2024-08-10 |
| 15.77 ft | 1986-03-15 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Susquehanna River at Meshoppen, PA | 8.7 mi | Wyoming County |
| Lackawanna R below Leggetts Creek at Scranton, PA | 15.3 mi | Lackawanna County |
| Lackawanna River at Old Forge, PA | 15.8 mi | Lackawanna County |
| Lackawanna River at Archbald, PA | 18.6 mi | Lackawanna County |
| Toby Creek at Luzerne, PA | 19.1 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.