Rivers in Pennsylvania

West Branch Susquehanna River near Muncy

Lycoming County, PennsylvaniaNWS MCYP1State College office

Below flood stage
5.70ftStage

Observed Sun, Sep 27, 5:02 PM EDT

Flood stage
20.00 ft
Forecast crest
5.60 ftSun, Sep 27, 8:00 PM EDT
Record crest
37.45 ft1972

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Flood stages and impacts

CategoryStage
Major flood28.00 ft
Moderate flood22.00 ft
Minor flood20.00 ft
Action16.00 ft
  1. 37.00 ftMost of the northern portion of Muncy is inundated by flood waters.
  2. 35.00 ftHigh water affects the Muncy Valley Hospital.
  3. 31.00 ftNorth Market, Main, and Washington Streets are flooded.
  4. 29.00 ftThe water level reaches the old feed mill on West Water Street.
  5. 28.00 ftNumerous homes and businesses in Montgomery are affected by high water.
  6. 27.00 ftNumerous homes and businesses in Muncy are affected.
  7. 25.00 ftThe Andritz (Sprout Bauer) plant experiences significant flooding. Many homes in low lying areas are also affected.
  8. 24.00 ftSeveral homes on Broad Street and Second Streets in Montgomery are affected.
  9. 23.00 ftThe Andritz (Sprout Bauer) plant is affected by high water.
  10. 22.00 ftA number of homes are flooded. Route 405 is affected between Muncy and Montgomery. South Main Street and Ellis Parkway are flooded in Montgomery.
  11. 21.00 ftOld Route 147 is inundated north of Muncy.
  12. 20.00 ftA few residences in Muncy flood. Ellis Parkway in Montgomery floods, limiting access to the Riverside Campground office and the campground.
  13. 18.00 ftBoth banks overflow into agricultural fields.
  14. 17.00 ftThe Riverside Campground and the River Field Little League Complex in Montgomery are affected by high water.
  15. 16.00 ftBoth banks overflow into agricultural fields.

Crest history

21 crests on NOAA’s list since 1936.

#DateStage
1June 23, 197237.45 ft
2March 18, 193635.90 ft
3May 28, 194630.30 ft
4November 26, 195028.80 ft
5September 19, 200428.80 ft
6March 11, 196428.78 ft
7January 20, 199628.60 ft
8September 26, 197528.05 ft
9December 2, 201024.30 ft
10March 11, 201122.70 ft
11April 2, 199321.70 ft
12September 11, 201821.20 ft
13April 3, 200520.30 ft
14August 19, 199519.90 ft
15March 25, 199419.50 ft
16November 29, 199319.50 ft
17April 18, 199319.00 ft
18March 5, 199117.50 ft
19April 4, 199417.50 ft
20April 7, 199416.50 ft
21October 24, 199016.00 ft

Most recent crests

  • September 11, 2018: 21.20 ft
  • March 11, 2011: 22.70 ft
  • December 2, 2010: 24.30 ft
  • April 3, 2005: 20.30 ft
  • September 19, 2004: 28.80 ft
  • January 20, 1996: 28.60 ft
  • August 19, 1995: 19.90 ft
  • April 7, 1994: 16.50 ft
  • April 4, 1994: 17.50 ft
  • March 25, 1994: 19.50 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. Stage may be affected by ice. Gauge readings inaccurate - awaiting repair.

Sources

Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service.