Is the Shenango River flooding?
The Shenango River is tracked by 4 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 Shenango River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 4 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 Shenango River at Pymatuning Dam, PA. The highest level ever recorded there was 9.81 ft on 9 September 2004, carrying 1,660 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1935 (90 annual peaks). It is currently at 4.88 ft, 4.9 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenango River at Sharpsville, PA | No flooding | 2.93 ft | 6.8 ft | |
| Shenango River near West New Castle, PA | No flooding | 6.37 ft | 19 ft | |
| Shenango River at Pymatuning Dam, PA | No flood stage defined | 4.88 ft | — | |
| Shenango River near Transfer, PA | No flood stage defined | 2.58 ft | — |