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Sinnemahoning Creek at Sinnemahoning water level

River gauge, Sinnemahoning Creek, Pennsylvania, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.31ft Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
236 cfs
0 10 20 Highest onrecord 21.78 ft Minor floodstage 17.00 ft

History

2.32.42.5ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 19Oct 21Oct 232.32.42.5ftOct 16Oct 19Oct 23
Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to rise to 2.50 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 08:00 AM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 10:41 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Sinnemahoning Creek at Sinnemahoning is at 2.31 ft, in the normal range.

It is 14.69 ft below the flood stage of 17.00 ft.

It has dropped 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 2.50 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 08:00 AM. In the last month it has stayed between 2.31 ft and 2.53 ft.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record
21.78 ftJune 23, 1972
Forecast peak
2.50 ftWednesday, October 21 at 08:00 AM

Floating and fishing near Sinnemahoning Creek at Sinnemahoning

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

Flood stage here is 17.00 ft, 14.69 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

33.50 ft
FEMA 0.2% Annual Chance Flood Level (500-year flood).
25.00 ft
FEMA 1% Annual Chance Flood Level (100-year flood).
22.00 ft
FEMA 2% Annual Chance Flood Level (50-year flood). Flood of record from March 1936.
21.00 ft
Both banks overflow. A number of homes on both banks are affected. Route 120 is innundated.
19.00 ft
Several homes on the right, or south bank across from the mouth of the First Fork are affected by high water. Water level approaches Route 120 near the mouth of the First Fork.
17.50 ft
Flood waters begin to reach the Wykoff Road Bridge.
17.00 ft
The right, or south bank overflows across from the mouth of the First Fork of the Sinnemahoning.
15.50 ft
FEMA 10% Annual Chance Flood Level (10-year flood).
2.31 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: < 5 %.

RankLevelDate
121.78 ftJune 23, 1972
219.66 ftNovember 25, 1950
319.02 ftJanuary 19, 1996
417.78 ftSeptember 18, 2004
517.10 ftMarch 10, 1964
615.76 ftMay 28, 1946

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 66° 40° – Wind 7 mph
21 Wed 64° 38° – Wind 5 mph
22 Thu 64° 39° – Wind 9 mph
23 Fri 58° 40° – Wind 5 mph
24 Sat 59° 36° – Wind 6 mph
25 Sun 65° 39° – Wind 5 mph
26 Mon 67° 47° – Wind 6 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:30 AM Sunset 06:25 PM Daylight 10 hr, 55 min Waxing gibbous 72%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
First Fork Sinnemahoning Cr near SinnemahoningRiver gauge, First Fork Sinnemahoning Cr 63.2 cfs Normal ±0 7 mi
First Fork Sinnemahoning Creek ReservoirReservoir 922.24 ft Normal +0.01 ft 8 mi
Driftwood Br Sinnemahoning Cr at Sterling RunRiver gauge, Driftwood Br Sinnemahoning Cr 70.6 cfs Normal −1.9 cfs 8 mi
Kettle Cr Lake at Kettle Cr Dam near WestportReservoir, Kettle Cr Lake 842.92 ft Very high +0.07 ft 10 mi
Kettle Creek near WestportRiver gauge, Kettle Creek 65.0 cfs Normal +9.6 cfs 12 mi
WB Susquehanna River at KarthausRiver gauge, WB Susquehanna River 2.81 ft Below flood stage −0.32 ft 14 mi
First Fork Sinnemahoning Creek at WhartonRiver gauge, First Fork Sinnemahoning Creek 54.3 cfs Normal ±0 14 mi
East Fork Sinnemahoning at Wharton TownshipRiver gauge, East Fork Sinnemahoning 16.9 cfs Normal ±0 17 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Sinnemahoning Creek at Sinnemahoning?

The official flood stage is 17.00 ft. The level is currently 14.69 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 Sinnemahoning Creek at Sinnemahoning today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 05:45 PM EDT, the water level was 2.31 ft. Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Sinnemahoning Creek at Sinnemahoning rising or falling?

Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Sinnemahoning Creek at Sinnemahoning normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Sinnemahoning Creek at Sinnemahoning?

The highest level on record is 21.78 ft on June 23, 1972.

Is Sinnemahoning Creek at Sinnemahoning expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to rise to 2.50 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:01543500 (Agency page)
Coordinates
41.31728, -78.10306 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 2.31 ft 2026-10-20 21:45 Provisional
Flow 236 cfs 2026-10-20 21:45 Provisional

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How to cite

U.S. Geological Survey: Sinnemahoning Creek at Sinnemahoning (usgs:01543500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/pennsylvania/sinnemahoning-creek-at-sinnemahoning

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