Rivers in Pennsylvania
Lackawanna River at Old Forge
Below flood stage
2.50ftStage
Observed Wed, Sep 23, 6:45 AM EDT
- Flood stage
- 11.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 2.40 ftWed, Sep 23, 8:00 AM EDT
- Record crest
- 20.05 ft1955
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 16.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 13.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 11.00 ft |
| Action | 7.00 ft |
- 16.00 ftMajor flooding begins. Many homes and businesses begin to be affected at this level.
- 13.00 ftModerate flooding begins. Water begins to affect some homes and businesses on both sides of the river
- 11.00 ftMinor flooding begins. Some roadways near the river in Old Forge and Moosic begin to be affected.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 6% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 28, 2026.
Crest history
12 crests on NOAA’s list since 1934.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 19, 1955 | 20.05 ft |
| 2 | July 28, 1934 | 17.00 ft |
| 3 | September 18, 2004 | 16.70 ft |
| 4 | September 27, 1985 | 16.49 ft |
| 5 | January 19, 1996 | 15.58 ft |
| 6 | May 23, 1942 | 15.30 ft |
| 7 | August 14, 2018 | 14.44 ft |
| 8 | September 2, 2021 | 13.50 ft |
| 9 | June 27, 2006 | 13.39 ft |
| 10 | March 31, 1940 | 11.86 ft |
| 11 | March 15, 1986 | 11.80 ft |
| 12 | April 3, 2005 | 11.76 ft |
Most recent crests
- September 2, 2021: 13.50 ft
- August 14, 2018: 14.44 ft
- June 27, 2006: 13.39 ft
- April 3, 2005: 11.76 ft
- September 18, 2004: 16.70 ft
- January 19, 1996: 15.58 ft
- March 15, 1986: 11.80 ft
- September 27, 1985: 16.49 ft
- August 19, 1955: 20.05 ft
- May 23, 1942: 15.30 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.