Is the Towanda Creek flooding?

Pennsylvania · 2 gauges · Pennsylvania river levels

The Towanda 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 Towanda 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 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 Towanda Creek near Monroeton, PA. The highest level ever recorded there was 20.97 ft on 8 September 2011, carrying 64,200 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1914 (111 annual peaks). It is currently at 6.63 ft, 14.3 ft below that record.

Drains 215 sq mi · gauge elevation 765 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Towanda Creek near Monroeton, PANo flooding6.63 ft15.5 ft
Towanda Creek near Franklindale, PANo flood stage defined3.23 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.