Sandy Lick Creek at Dubois water level
River gauge, Sandy Lick Creek, Pennsylvania, United States
Right now
Very high for mid-October
Water level
History
20252026
What this means
Sandy Lick Creek at Dubois is well above normal at 2.69 ft.
The median for mid-October is 1.83 ft, based on 13 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.86 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 2.09 ft, a difference of +0.60 ft.
It has dropped 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.93 ft and 5.14 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 13 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 1.83 ft0.86 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.45 ft – 2.50 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (13 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 2.09 ft+0.60 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 1.93 ft – 5.14 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 1.74 ft – 8.31 ft
Flood levels and safety
Most flood deaths in the US happen in vehicles. Six inches of fast water can knock an adult off their feet, and a foot or two can float a car. If a road is covered, turn around.
Readings can change quickly after heavy rain upstream, so check again before heading near the water.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Branch Susquehanna River at BowerRiver gauge, West Branch Susquehanna River | 451 cfs | High | −68.0 cfs | 16 mi |
| Redbank Creek at BrookvilleRiver gauge, Redbank Creek | 6.65 ft | Below flood stage | −0.14 ft | 17 mi |
| WB Susquehanna River near CurwensvilleRiver gauge, WB Susquehanna River | 425 cfs | High | −347.0 cfs | 17 mi |
| Curwensville Lake near CurwensvilleLake, Curwensville Lake | 1,162.49 ft | Normal | −0.35 ft | 17 mi |
| West Branch Susquehanna River at HydeRiver gauge, West Branch Susquehanna River | 668 cfs | High | −392.0 cfs | 18 mi |
| Mahoning Creek at PunxsutawneyRiver gauge, Mahoning Creek | 236 cfs | High | −22.0 cfs | 18 mi |
| Clarion River at RidgwayRiver gauge, Clarion River | 3.30 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 20 mi |
| Clearfield Creek at DimelingRiver gauge, Clearfield Creek | 3.93 ft | Below flood stage | −0.13 ft | 21 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Sandy Lick Creek at Dubois higher than last year?
Yes, it is 0.60 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.09 ft.
What is a normal level for Sandy Lick Creek at Dubois in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 1.83 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.45 ft and 2.50 ft, based on 13 years of records.
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 Sandy Lick Creek at Dubois today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 07:00 PM EDT, the water level was 2.69 ft. Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Sandy Lick Creek at Dubois rising or falling?
Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.92 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Sandy Lick Creek at Dubois normal?
Very high for mid-October. Compared with 13 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.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:03031624(Agency page)- Coordinates
41.12550, -78.76389(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 | 2.69 ft | 2026-10-19 23:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Sandy Lick Creek at Dubois (usgs:03031624). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/pennsylvania/sandy-lick-creek-at-dubois
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