Rivers in Pennsylvania
West Branch Susquehanna River near Muncy
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
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 28.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 22.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 20.00 ft |
| Action | 16.00 ft |
- 37.00 ftMost of the northern portion of Muncy is inundated by flood waters.
- 35.00 ftHigh water affects the Muncy Valley Hospital.
- 31.00 ftNorth Market, Main, and Washington Streets are flooded.
- 29.00 ftThe water level reaches the old feed mill on West Water Street.
- 28.00 ftNumerous homes and businesses in Montgomery are affected by high water.
- 27.00 ftNumerous homes and businesses in Muncy are affected.
- 25.00 ftThe Andritz (Sprout Bauer) plant experiences significant flooding. Many homes in low lying areas are also affected.
- 24.00 ftSeveral homes on Broad Street and Second Streets in Montgomery are affected.
- 23.00 ftThe Andritz (Sprout Bauer) plant is affected by high water.
- 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.
- 21.00 ftOld Route 147 is inundated north of Muncy.
- 20.00 ftA few residences in Muncy flood. Ellis Parkway in Montgomery floods, limiting access to the Riverside Campground office and the campground.
- 18.00 ftBoth banks overflow into agricultural fields.
- 17.00 ftThe Riverside Campground and the River Field Little League Complex in Montgomery are affected by high water.
- 16.00 ftBoth banks overflow into agricultural fields.
Crest history
21 crests on NOAA’s list since 1936.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 23, 1972 | 37.45 ft |
| 2 | March 18, 1936 | 35.90 ft |
| 3 | May 28, 1946 | 30.30 ft |
| 4 | November 26, 1950 | 28.80 ft |
| 5 | September 19, 2004 | 28.80 ft |
| 6 | March 11, 1964 | 28.78 ft |
| 7 | January 20, 1996 | 28.60 ft |
| 8 | September 26, 1975 | 28.05 ft |
| 9 | December 2, 2010 | 24.30 ft |
| 10 | March 11, 2011 | 22.70 ft |
| 11 | April 2, 1993 | 21.70 ft |
| 12 | September 11, 2018 | 21.20 ft |
| 13 | April 3, 2005 | 20.30 ft |
| 14 | August 19, 1995 | 19.90 ft |
| 15 | March 25, 1994 | 19.50 ft |
| 16 | November 29, 1993 | 19.50 ft |
| 17 | April 18, 1993 | 19.00 ft |
| 18 | March 5, 1991 | 17.50 ft |
| 19 | April 4, 1994 | 17.50 ft |
| 20 | April 7, 1994 | 16.50 ft |
| 21 | October 24, 1990 | 16.00 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.