Is the Cowanesque River flooding?

Pennsylvania · 3 gauges · Pennsylvania river levels

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.

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 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.

Drains 298 sq mi · gauge elevation 984 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Cowanesque River near Lawrenceville, PANo flooding7.36 ft13 ft
Cowanesque River at Westfield, PANo flood stage defined0.36 ft
Cowanesque River at Elkland, PANo flood stage defined16.32 ft
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.