Rivers in Pennsylvania
West Branch Susquehanna River at Jersey Shore
Below flood stage
2.69ftStage
Observed Thu, Oct 1, 7:00 PM EDT
- Flood stage
- 26.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 2.70 ftThu, Oct 1, 8:00 PM EDT
- Record crest
- 38.20 ft1972
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 29.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 28.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 26.00 ft |
| Action | 23.00 ft |
- 44.00 ftApproximate level of the FEMA 0.2% Annual Chance Flood level (500-year flood).
- 38.00 ftFlood of record from Hurricane Agnes in 1972. Approximate level of the FEMA 1% Annual Chance Flood level (100-year flood). Flood waters begin to reach the Route 44 Bridge in Antes Fort.
- 36.50 ftApproximate level of the FEMA 2% Annual Chance Flood level (50-year flood).
- 32.50 ftFlood waters begin to reach the Route 44 Bridge in Jersey Shore.
- 32.00 ftMost of Jersey Shore adjacent to the river is flooded.
- 31.50 ftApproximate level of the FEMA 10% Annual Chance Flood level (10-year flood).
- 29.00 ftMany homes and businesses in Jersey Shore are affected by high water.
- 28.00 ftThe left, or north bank overflows. Some homes adjacent to the river are flooded.
- 26.00 ftThe river overflows onto Log Island.
- 23.00 ftLong Island (Route 44) and North Main Street in Jersey Shore may be closed to traffic.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, October to December
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 28, 2026.
Crest history
11 crests on NOAA’s list since 1889.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 23, 1972 | 38.20 ft |
| 2 | March 19, 1936 | 37.90 ft |
| 3 | June 1, 1889 | 37.30 ft |
| 4 | November 25, 1950 | 32.80 ft |
| 5 | September 18, 2004 | 30.74 ft |
| 6 | March 11, 1964 | 30.60 ft |
| 7 | January 20, 1996 | 29.50 ft |
| 8 | September 26, 1975 | 27.60 ft |
| 9 | February 15, 1984 | 27.00 ft |
| 10 | March 6, 1979 | 25.50 ft |
| 11 | April 2, 1993 | 23.00 ft |
Most recent crests
- September 18, 2004: 30.74 ft
- January 20, 1996: 29.50 ft
- April 2, 1993: 23.00 ft
- February 15, 1984: 27.00 ft
- March 6, 1979: 25.50 ft
- September 26, 1975: 27.60 ft
- June 23, 1972: 38.20 ft
- March 11, 1964: 30.60 ft
- November 25, 1950: 32.80 ft
- March 19, 1936: 37.90 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
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.