West Branch Lackawaxen River near Aldenville, PA
Is West Branch Lackawaxen River near Aldenville, PA flooding right now?
West Branch Lackawaxen River near Aldenville, PA measured 0.63 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 5.9 ft below its 6.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
0.63 ft
Streamflow
36 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 6.5 ft, with major flooding at 8.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 9.34 ft on Fri, Jun 28, 2013.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 5.5 ft | 4.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 6.5 ft | 5.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 7.5 ft | 6.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 8.5 ft | 7.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 9.34 ft | 2013-06-28 |
| 8.25 ft | 2024-08-09 |
| 7.68 ft | 2024-08-19 |
| 7.48 ft | 2023-12-18 |
| 7.41 ft | 2021-10-26 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Lackawanna River near Forest City, PA | 5.0 mi | Susquehanna County |
| Dyberry Creek at Tanners Falls near Dyberry, PA | 5.1 mi | Wayne County |
| West Branch Lackawaxen River at Prompton, PA | 6.5 mi | Wayne County |
| Dyberry Creek near Honesdale, PA | 7.3 mi | Wayne County |
| Lackawaxen River near Honesdale, PA | 10.2 mi | Wayne 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.