WB Susquehanna River at Karthaus, PA
Is WB Susquehanna River at Karthaus, PA flooding right now?
WB Susquehanna River at Karthaus, PA measured 2.88 ft on 2026-09-11 00:30:00 UTC. That observation was 16.1 ft below its 19 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.88 ft
Streamflow
1,740 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 19 ft, with major flooding at 24 ft. The highest crest on record was 24.5 ft on Wed, Mar 18, 1936.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 16 ft | 13.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 19 ft | 16.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 22 ft | 19.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 24 ft | 21.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 24.5 ft | 1936-03-18 |
| 18.57 ft | 1972-06-23 |
| 15.98 ft | 1964-03-10 |
| 13.82 ft | 1942-12-30 |
| 13.41 ft | 1996-01-19 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Sinnemahoning Creek at Sinnemahoning, PA | 13.8 mi | Cameron County |
| Clearfield Creek at Dimeling, PA | 18.4 mi | Clearfield County |
| Kettle Creek near Westport, PA | 18.5 mi | Clinton County |
| West Branch Susquehanna River at Hyde, PA | 19.7 mi | Clearfield County |
| First Fork Sinnemahoning Creek near Sinnemahoning, PA | 20.1 mi | Cameron 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.