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Paxton Creek near Glenwood water level

River gauge, Paxton Creek, Pennsylvania, United States

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

2.00ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
8.9 cfs
0 1 3 4

History

2.002.052.10ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 19Oct 202.002.052.10ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 20
Water level

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Paxton Creek near Glenwood, where the gauge shows 2.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1.99 ft – 2.12 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

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:24 AM Sunset 06:22 PM Daylight 10 hr, 58 min Waxing gibbous 70%

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Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Susquehanna River at HarrisburgRiver gauge, Susquehanna River 3.91 ft Below flood stage −0.06 ft 3.9 mi
Yellow Breeches Creek near Camp HillRiver gauge, Yellow Breeches Creek 1.24 ft Below flood stage −0.03 ft 6.0 mi
Conodoguinet Creek near HogestownRiver gauge, Conodoguinet Creek 1.80 ft Below flood stage −0.06 ft 9 mi
Swatara Creek near HersheyRiver gauge, Swatara Creek 1.97 ft Below flood stage −0.07 ft 10 mi
Swatara Creek at MiddletownRiver gauge, Swatara Creek 2.55 ft Below flood stage −0.12 ft 10 mi
Fishing Creek at GoldsboroRiver gauge, Fishing Creek 11.0 cfs High −0.7 cfs 12 mi
Conewago Creek near FalmouthRiver gauge, Conewago Creek 17.8 cfs Normal −2.6 cfs 14 mi
Quittapahilla Creek near BellegroveRiver gauge, Quittapahilla Creek 86.9 cfs Normal −6.4 cfs 16 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 Paxton Creek near Glenwood today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 02:00 PM EDT, the water level was 2.00 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Paxton Creek near Glenwood rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Paxton Creek near Glenwood normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.

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:01571005 (Agency page)
Coordinates
40.30611, -76.85556 (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 2.00 ft 2026-10-20 18:00 Provisional
Flow 8.9 cfs 2026-10-20 18:00 Provisional

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How to cite

U.S. Geological Survey: Paxton Creek near Glenwood (usgs:01571005). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/pennsylvania/paxton-creek-near-glenwood

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