Is the Shenango River flooding?

Pennsylvania · 4 gauges · Pennsylvania river levels

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.

data refreshed 5 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 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.

Drains 167 sq mi · gauge elevation 969 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Shenango River at Sharpsville, PANo flooding2.93 ft6.8 ft
Shenango River near West New Castle, PANo flooding6.37 ft19 ft
Shenango River at Pymatuning Dam, PANo flood stage defined4.88 ft
Shenango River near Transfer, PANo flood stage defined2.58 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.