IsItFlooding

Is the Tionesta Creek flooding?

Pennsylvania · 2 gauges · Pennsylvania river levels

The Tionesta 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 Tionesta 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 7 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 Tionesta Creek at Lynch, PA. The highest level ever recorded there was 11.25 ft on 22 January 1959, carrying 15,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1938 (56 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.22 ft, 9.0 ft below that record.

Drains 233 sq mi · gauge elevation 1,252 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Tionesta Creek at Tionesta Creek Dam, PANo flooding4.01 ft8.81 ft
Tionesta Creek at Lynch, PANo flood stage defined2.22 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.