Is the West Branch Susquehanna River flooding?

Pennsylvania · 5 gauges · Pennsylvania river levels

The West Branch Susquehanna River is tracked by 5 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 West Branch Susquehanna River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 3 of 5 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 West Branch Susquehanna River at Lewisburg, PA. The highest level ever recorded there was 34.23 ft on 24 June 1972, carrying 300,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1865 (92 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.82 ft, 30.4 ft below that record.

Drains 6,847 sq mi · gauge elevation 427 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
West Branch Susquehanna River at Renovo, PANo flooding2.20 ft16 ft
West Branch Susquehanna River at Allenwood, PANo flooding9.15 ft24 ft
West Branch Susquehanna River at Lewisburg, PANo flooding3.82 ft18 ft
West Branch Susquehanna River at Bower, PANo flood stage defined5.78 ft
West Branch Susquehanna River at Hyde, PANo flood stage defined3.55 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.