Pine Creek at Cedar Run water level

Name: Pine Creek at Cedar Run water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Pine Creek, Pennsylvania, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.44ft Up 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 02:15 AM EDT (49 min ago)

Flow: 168 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.30 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 02:00 AM. Issued Saturday, October 17 at 11:28 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Pine Creek at Cedar Run is at 1.44 ft, in the normal range.

It is 10.56 ft below the flood stage of 12.00 ft.

It has risen 0.10 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.30 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 02:00 AM. There is still 10.56 ft of room before flood stage. In the last month it has stayed between 1.31 ft and 1.45 ft.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 16.00 ftJune 23, 1972
Forecast peak: 1.30 ftSunday, October 18 at 02:00 AM

Floating and fishing near Pine Creek at Cedar Run

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

Flood stage here is 12.00 ft, 10.56 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

19.50 ft: FEMA 0.2% Annual Chance Flood Level (500-year flood).
17.00 ft: Flood waters begin to reach the Slate Run Road Bridge.
16.00 ft: Flood of record from Hurricane Agnes in 1972. Numerous homes in the Pine Creek valley are inundated by high water. Flood waters begin to reach the Beulah Land Road Bridge in Cedar Run.
15.00 ft: FEMA 1% Annual Chance Flood Level (100-year flood). Many homes and cabins located along Pine Creek are affected by high water. Flood waters begin to reach the Route 414 Bridge on the north side of Slate Run.
14.00 ft: FEMA 2% Annual Chance Flood Level (50-year flood).
13.00 ft: High water affects numerous homes and cabins from Cedar Run downstream.
12.00 ft: A few residences along the left bank of Pine Creek in the vicinity of cedar run are inundated. A number of homes and cabins in the vicinity of Jersey Mills are also affected.
11.00 ft: FEMA 10% Annual Chance Flood Level (10-year flood). Some low lying areas adjacent to Pine Creek are inundated by high water.
9.00 ft: High water is expected on Pine Creek. River interests are encouraged to monitor conditions in their vicinity. Some low lying areas near the creek are affected by high water.
7.00 ft: High water is occurring on Pine Creek. River interests are encouraged to monitor conditions. Some low lying areas adjacent to the creek may be affected by high water.
1.44 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 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	16.00 ft	June 23, 1972
2	14.39 ft	May 28, 1946
3	13.41 ft	September 26, 1975
4	11.94 ft	September 18, 2004
5	11.77 ft	February 14, 1984
6	11.77 ft	November 25, 1950
7	11.51 ft	January 22, 1959
8	11.28 ft	August 18, 1994

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:26 AM Sunset 06:26 PM Daylight 11 hr First quarter 47%

Map

Other gauges on Pine Creek

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Pine Creek below L Pine Creek near WatervilleRiver gauge, Pine Creek	228 cfs	Normal	+13.0 cfs	18 mi
Pine Creek at Grant Avenue at EtnaRiver gauge, Pine Creek	5.72 ft	Very high	−1.00 ft	148 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Blockhouse Creek near English CenterRiver gauge, Blockhouse Creek	14.0 cfs	Normal	−3.4 cfs	12 mi
Young Womans Creek near RenovoRiver gauge, Young Womans Creek	14.1 cfs	Normal	−2.9 cfs	16 mi
Kettle Creek at Cross ForkRiver gauge, Kettle Creek	45.8 cfs	Normal	−10.1 cfs	20 mi
West Branch Susquehanna River at RenovoRiver gauge, West Branch Susquehanna River	1.62 ft	Below flood stage	+0.30 ft	21 mi
Lycoming Creek near Trout RunRiver gauge, Lycoming Creek	70.4 cfs	Normal	+11.6 cfs	23 mi
Crooked Cr below Catlin Hollow at Middlebury CenterRiver gauge, Crooked Cr	16.4 cfs	Normal	−0.9 cfs	24 mi
WB Susquehanna River at Jersey ShoreRiver gauge, WB Susquehanna River	2.50 ft	Below flood stage	−0.11 ft	24 mi
Kettle Creek near WestportRiver gauge, Kettle Creek	49.2 cfs	Normal	+13.8 cfs	26 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Pine Creek at Cedar Run?

The official flood stage is 12.00 ft. The level is currently 10.56 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 Pine Creek at Cedar Run today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 02:15 AM EDT, the water level was 1.44 ft. Up 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Pine Creek at Cedar Run rising or falling?

Up 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Pine Creek at Cedar Run normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Pine Creek at Cedar Run?

The highest level on record is 16.00 ft on June 23, 1972.

Is Pine Creek at Cedar Run expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.30 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 02:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:01548500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 41.52167, -77.44745 (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	1.44 ft	2026-10-18 06:15	Provisional
Flow	168 cfs	2026-10-18 06:15	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Pine Creek at Cedar Run (usgs:01548500). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/pennsylvania/pine-creek-at-cedar-run

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