Susquehanna River at Bainbridge water level

Name: Susquehanna River at Bainbridge water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Susquehanna River, New York, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.15ft Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 09:30 PM EDT (40 min ago)

Flow: 1,050 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.90 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 08:00 AM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 11:00 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The Susquehanna River at Bainbridge is at 2.15 ft, in the normal range.

It is 12.85 ft below the flood stage of 15.00 ft.

It has dropped 0.08 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.90 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 08:00 AM. In the last month it has stayed between 1.87 ft and 2.25 ft.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 27.05 ftJune 29, 2006
Forecast peak: 2.20 ftSunday, October 18 at 08:00 PM

Floating and fishing near Susquehanna River at Bainbridge

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 15.00 ft, 12.85 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

27.05 ft: This was the record flood of June 2006. Flooding was widespread and severe in Sidney and Bainbridge.
26.20 ft: Widespread severe flood damage caused by the September 2011 flood.
24.00 ft: River Street and portions of East Main, and North Main Street in Bainbridge flood.
23.00 ft: Portions of Route 7 between County Route 38 and Dingman Hill Road near Bainbridge are flooded.
22.00 ft: Major Flood Stage. Flooding inundates County Route 39, Walnut Street, Front Street, and Oak Avenue in Bainbridge.
21.00 ft: Water floods the westbound entrance ramp of I-88 at Bainbridge.
20.00 ft: Moderate Flood Stage. Properties along Front Street, Evans Street, and Benson Road are flooded. General Clinton Park is inundated.
19.00 ft: Flooding develops near Front Street, Walnut Avenue and Benson Road in Bainbridge.
17.00 ft: General Clinton Park is flooded with camp buildings threatened. Flood waters encroach on properties along Main Street, State Route 7, and State Route 206.
15.00 ft: Minor flooding occurs in fields and low lands nearest the river. Access roads in General Clinton Park are flooded.
2.15 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 11 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	27.05 ft	June 29, 2006
2	26.20 ft	September 8, 2011
3	21.04 ft	January 20, 1996
4	20.47 ft	April 4, 2005
5	20.40 ft	February 21, 1918
6	20.40 ft	October 18, 1977
7	20.17 ft	March 31, 1993
8	19.91 ft	January 10, 1998
9	19.80 ft	March 16, 1986
10	19.53 ft	February 29, 2000

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:20 AM Sunset 06:15 PM Daylight 10 hr, 55 min First quarter 55%

Map

Other gauges on the Susquehanna River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Susquehanna River at UnadillaRiver gauge, Susquehanna River	3.27 ft	Below flood stage	−0.08 ft	8 mi
Susquehanna River at WindsorRiver gauge, Susquehanna River	3.74 ft	Below flood stage	±0	17 mi
Susquehanna River at ConklinRiver gauge, Susquehanna River	3.32 ft	Below flood stage	+0.04 ft	24 mi
Susquehanna River at BinghamtonRiver gauge, Susquehanna River	2.76 ft	Normal	+0.05 ft	26 mi
Susquehanna River at VestalRiver gauge, Susquehanna River	3.84 ft	Below flood stage	±0	33 mi
Susquehanna River at OwegoRiver gauge, Susquehanna River	14.22 ft	Below flood stage	+0.03 ft	43 mi
Susquehanna River near WaverlyRiver gauge, Susquehanna River	2.08 ft	Below flood stage	+0.08 ft	57 mi
Susquehanna River at TowandaRiver gauge, Susquehanna River	0.88 ft	Below flood stage	+0.10 ft	61 mi
Susquehanna River at MeshoppenRiver gauge, Susquehanna River	8.35 ft	Below flood stage	+0.03 ft	56 mi
Susquehanna River at Wilkes-BarreRiver gauge, Susquehanna River	1.59 ft	Below flood stage	−0.13 ft	75 mi
Susquehanna River at BloomsburgRiver gauge, Susquehanna River	2.11 ft	Below flood stage	−0.08 ft	103 mi
Susquehanna River at DanvilleRiver gauge, Susquehanna River	3.62 ft	Below flood stage	−0.10 ft	109 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Unadilla River at RockdaleRiver gauge, Unadilla River	4.55 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	7 mi
Chenango River at OxfordRiver gauge, Chenango River	7.43 ft	Below flood stage	−0.08 ft	12 mi
Ouleout Creek at East SidneyRiver gauge, Ouleout Creek	1.53 ft	Below flood stage	+0.23 ft	13 mi
East Sidney Lake at East SidneyLake, East Sidney Lake	1,150.45 ft	Normal	+0.13 ft	13 mi
Trout Creek near Trout CreekRiver gauge, Trout Creek	3.22 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	13 mi
Chenango River at GreeneRiver gauge, Chenango River	2.49 ft	Below flood stage	−0.13 ft	15 mi
West Branch Delaware River at StilesvilleRiver gauge, West Branch Delaware River	163 cfs	Normal	±0	16 mi
Cannonsville Reservoir near KelseyReservoir, Cannonsville Reservoir	1,126.67 ft	Normal	−0.10 ft	16 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Susquehanna River at Bainbridge?

The official flood stage is 15.00 ft. The level is currently 12.85 ft below it.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Susquehanna River at Bainbridge today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 09:30 PM EDT, the water level was 2.15 ft. Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Susquehanna River at Bainbridge rising or falling?

Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Susquehanna River at Bainbridge normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Susquehanna River at Bainbridge?

The highest level on record is 27.05 ft on June 29, 2006.

Is Susquehanna River at Bainbridge expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.90 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 08:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:01502632 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 42.29183, -75.47678 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	2.15 ft	2026-10-19 01:30	Provisional
Flow	1,050 cfs	2026-10-19 01:30	Provisional

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