Pohopoco Cr below Beltzville Dam near Parryville water level

Name: Pohopoco Cr below Beltzville Dam near Parryville water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Pohopoco Cr, Pennsylvania, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.80ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 21, 2026, 05:30 AM EDT (24 min ago)

Flow: 67.6 cfs
Water temperature: 46 °F

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Pohopoco Cr below Beltzville Dam near Parryville, where the gauge shows 2.80 ft.

It is 2.70 ft below the flood stage of 5.50 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.79 ft – 3.15 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 46 °F.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 5.99 ftJune 22, 2003

Paddling and fishing conditions

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

For reference, flood stage is 5.50 ft.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	5.99 ft	June 22, 2003
2	5.95 ft	June 29, 2006
3	5.86 ft	January 13, 2024
4	5.80 ft	December 19, 2023
5	5.75 ft	April 11, 2022
6	5.72 ft	September 19, 2004
7	5.64 ft	January 25, 1999
8	5.62 ft	December 4, 1996
9	5.62 ft	September 18, 2012
10	5.59 ft	May 8, 1973

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

21 Wed 66° 42° – Wind 10 mph

22 Thu 64° 41° – Wind 11 mph

23 Fri 60° 39° – Wind 6 mph

24 Sat 58° 37° – Wind 5 mph

25 Sun 61° 39° – Wind 6 mph

26 Mon 66° 41° – Wind 6 mph

27 Tue 65° 47° – Wind 7 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:21 AM Sunset 06:15 PM Daylight 10 hr, 54 min Waxing gibbous 76%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Beltzville Lake near ParryvilleLake, Beltzville Lake	628.13 ft	High	+0.01 ft	0.5 mi
Lehigh River at LehightonRiver gauge, Lehigh River	3.15 ft	Below flood stage	−0.12 ft	3.3 mi
Aquashicola Creek at PalmertonRiver gauge, Aquashicola Creek	48.8 cfs	Normal	−3.3 cfs	3.7 mi
Lehigh River at WalnutportRiver gauge, Lehigh River	2.60 ft	Below flood stage	−0.08 ft	7 mi
Pohopoco Creek at KresgevilleRiver gauge, Pohopoco Creek	50.2 cfs	Normal	−2.1 cfs	8 mi
Jordan Creek near SchnecksvilleRiver gauge, Jordan Creek	46.8 cfs	Normal	−4.0 cfs	13 mi
Tunkhannock Creek near Long PondRiver gauge, Tunkhannock Creek	17.4 cfs	Normal	−1.2 cfs	17 mi
Tobyhanna Creek near BlakesleeRiver gauge, Tobyhanna Creek	131 cfs	Normal	−12.0 cfs	17 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Pohopoco Cr below Beltzville Dam near Parryville?

The official flood stage is 5.50 ft. The level is currently 2.70 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 Pohopoco Cr below Beltzville Dam near Parryville today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 05:30 AM EDT, the water level was 2.80 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Pohopoco Cr below Beltzville Dam near Parryville rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.23 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Pohopoco Cr below Beltzville Dam near Parryville normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Pohopoco Cr below Beltzville Dam near Parryville?

The highest level on record is 5.99 ft on June 22, 2003.

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.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:01449800 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 40.84565, -75.64574 (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	2.80 ft	2026-10-21 09:30	Provisional
Flow	67.6 cfs	2026-10-21 09:30	Provisional
Water temperature	46 °F	2026-10-21 09:30	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Pohopoco Cr below Beltzville Dam near Parryville (usgs:01449800). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/pennsylvania/pohopoco-cr-below-beltzville-dam-near-parryville

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