Is the Cowanesque River flooding?
The Cowanesque River is tracked by 3 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 Cowanesque River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 3 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.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Cowanesque River near Lawrenceville, PA. The highest level ever recorded there was 18.13 ft on 26 September 1975, carrying 43,700 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1952 (74 annual peaks). It is currently at 7.36 ft, 10.8 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowanesque River near Lawrenceville, PA | No flooding | 7.36 ft | 13 ft | |
| Cowanesque River at Westfield, PA | No flood stage defined | 0.36 ft | — | |
| Cowanesque River at Elkland, PA | No flood stage defined | 16.32 ft | — |