Is the Chartiers Creek flooding?

Pennsylvania · 2 gauges · Pennsylvania river levels

The Chartiers Creek is tracked by 2 USGS streamgauges in Pennsylvania. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Chartiers Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 2 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Pennsylvania river levels.

data refreshed 8 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Chartiers Creek at Carnegie, PA. The highest level ever recorded there was 25.05 ft on 17 September 2004, carrying 27,400 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1916 (104 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.73 ft, 23.3 ft below that record.

Drains 257 sq mi · gauge elevation 755 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Chartiers Creek at Carnegie, PANo flooding1.73 ft20 ft
Chartiers Creek at Canonsburg, PANo current data
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.