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SwedenConestoga River at Conestoga water level
River gauge, Conestoga River, Pennsylvania, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 565 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Conestoga River at Conestoga, where the gauge shows 2.15 ft.
It is still going down, by 0.11 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.15 ft – 2.28 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 15.87 ftSeptember 2, 2021
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.87 ft | September 2, 2021 |
| 2 | 15.81 ft | October 9, 2005 |
| 3 | 13.03 ft | October 30, 2012 |
| 4 | 11.85 ft | August 5, 2018 |
| 5 | 11.50 ft | August 22, 2018 |
| 6 | 11.39 ft | October 12, 2013 |
| 7 | 11.02 ft | December 19, 2023 |
| 8 | 11.02 ft | December 19, 2023 |
| 9 | 10.38 ft | July 2, 2025 |
| 10 | 10.21 ft | May 1, 2014 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Conestoga River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conestoga River at LancasterRiver gauge, Conestoga River | 3.82 ft | Below flood stage | −0.16 ft | 9 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pequea Creek at Martic ForgeRiver gauge, Pequea Creek | 71.4 cfs | Low | −4.2 cfs | 3.5 mi |
| Big Spring Run near Mylin CornersRiver gauge, Big Spring Run | 1.4 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 6 mi |
| Fishing Creek at CraleyRiver gauge, Fishing Creek | 5.8 cfs | Normal | −0.4 cfs | 7 mi |
| Kreutz Creek at StricklerRiver gauge, Kreutz Creek | 27.5 cfs | High | −3.2 cfs | 11 mi |
| Chiques Creek near MariettaRiver gauge, Chiques Creek | 116 cfs | Very high | −28.0 cfs | 11 mi |
| Susquehanna River at MariettaRiver gauge, Susquehanna River | 35.40 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 11 mi |
| Pequea Creek near RonksRiver gauge, Pequea Creek | 37.6 cfs | Low | −1.1 cfs | 12 mi |
| Muddy Creek at Castle FinRiver gauge, Muddy Creek | 73.4 cfs | Normal | −14.7 cfs | 12 mi |
Questions and answers
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 Conestoga River at Conestoga today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 06:30 PM EDT, the water level was 2.15 ft. Down 0.11 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Conestoga River at Conestoga rising or falling?
Down 0.11 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Conestoga River at Conestoga normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Conestoga River at Conestoga?
The highest level on record is 15.87 ft on September 2, 2021.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:01576754(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.94649, -76.36774(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NGVD29
- 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 | 2026-10-18 22:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 565 cfs | 2026-10-18 22:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Conestoga River at Conestoga (usgs:01576754). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/pennsylvania/conestoga-river-at-conestoga
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer