Rivers in Pennsylvania
West Branch Susquehanna River at Allenwood
Below flood stage
8.48ftStage
Observed Fri, Oct 2, 7:45 AM EDT
- Flood stage
- 24.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 8.20 ftFri, Oct 2, 2:00 PM EDT
- Record crest
- 26.07 ft2018
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 30.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 26.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 24.00 ft |
| Action | 20.00 ft |
- 32.00 ftMany homes in Watsontown are affected by high water levels. A number of streets and roads are closed.
- 30.00 ftMany residences on Canal Street in Watsontown flood. Some homes on Elm Street are also affected. Homes and businesses in other low lying areas are also affected.
- 28.00 ftA number of homes in the Watsontown area are affected by high water.
- 26.00 ftHomes in the Park Manor section on the left, or east bank of the river flood.
- 24.00 ftThe park on the left, or east bank floods. Roadway flooding occurs at a few low lying areas on both sides of the river.
- 22.00 ftRiver interests are encouraged to monitor conditions for further rises. A few roads in the vacinity of Watsontown are affected by high water.
- 20.00 ftRiver interests are encouraged to monitor conditions for further rises. A few roads including Routes 405 and 44 between Milton and Watsontown are affected by high water.
Crest history
8 crests on NOAA’s list since 2015.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 11, 2018 | 26.07 ft |
| 2 | August 10, 2024 | 24.75 ft |
| 3 | April 4, 2024 | 24.10 ft |
| 4 | May 1, 2020 | 21.35 ft |
| 5 | December 22, 2018 | 20.40 ft |
| 6 | May 7, 2017 | 19.15 ft |
| 7 | February 25, 2016 | 16.29 ft |
| 8 | July 11, 2015 | 12.19 ft |
Most recent crests
- August 10, 2024: 24.75 ft
- April 4, 2024: 24.10 ft
- May 1, 2020: 21.35 ft
- December 22, 2018: 20.40 ft
- September 11, 2018: 26.07 ft
- May 7, 2017: 19.15 ft
- February 25, 2016: 16.29 ft
- July 11, 2015: 12.19 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
- UpstreamWest Branch Susquehanna River at Muncy
- DownstreamWest Branch Susquehanna River at West Milton
- West Branch Susquehanna River at Lewisburg
- Muncy Creek at Muncy Creek
- Chillisquaque Creek at Potts Grove
- West Branch Susquehanna River at Williamsport
- Chillisquaque Creek at Washingtonville
- Muncy Creek at Hughesville
What this means
Forecasts by the Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round. Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.