Shenango River at Sharpsville water level

Name: Shenango River at Sharpsville water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Shenango River, Pennsylvania, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.42ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 06:45 AM EDT (48 min ago)

Flow: 183 cfs
Water temperature: 59 °F

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The gauge at Shenango River at Sharpsville reads 2.42 ft, a normal level.

It is 4.38 ft below the flood stage of 6.80 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.42 ft and 2.43 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 59 °F.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 9.20 ftSeptember 4, 1937

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 6.80 ft, still 4.38 ft away.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	9.20 ft	September 4, 1937

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:39 AM Sunset 06:36 PM Daylight 10 hr, 58 min First quarter 58%

Map

Other gauges on the Shenango River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Shenango River at Pymatuning DamRiver gauge, Shenango River	138 cfs	Normal	±0	16 mi
Shenango River near TransferRiver gauge, Shenango River	179 cfs	Normal	−16.0 cfs	7 mi
Shenango River near West New CastleRiver gauge, Shenango River	5.54 ft	Normal	−0.05 ft	18 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Shenango River Reservoir near SharpsvilleReservoir, Shenango River Reservoir	895.00 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	0.5 mi
Little Shenango River at GreenvilleRiver gauge, Little Shenango River	28.8 cfs	Normal	−11.4 cfs	12 mi
Pymatuning Creek at Kinsman OHRiver gauge, Pymatuning Creek	4.70 ft	Very low	−0.01 ft	14 mi
Crab Creek at Youngstown OHRiver gauge, Crab Creek	4.15 ft	Normal	−0.04 ft	14 mi
Mahoning River above West Ave at Youngstown OHRiver gauge, Mahoning River	3.88 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	15 mi
Mosquito Creek Lake near Cortland OHLake, Mosquito Creek Lake	899.01 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	15 mi
Mosquito Creek below Mosquito Creek Dam near Cortland OHRiver gauge, Mosquito Creek	1.02 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	15 mi
Mahoning River at Lowellville OHRiver gauge, Mahoning River	902 cfs	High	−41.0 cfs	16 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Shenango River at Sharpsville?

The official flood stage is 6.80 ft. The level is currently 4.38 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 Shenango River at Sharpsville today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 06:45 AM EDT, the water level was 2.42 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Shenango River at Sharpsville rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Shenango River at Sharpsville normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Shenango River at Sharpsville?

The highest level on record is 9.20 ft on September 4, 1937.

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:03103500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 41.26612, -80.47256 (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	2.42 ft	2026-10-19 10:45	Provisional
Flow	183 cfs	2026-10-19 10:45	Provisional
Water temperature	59 °F	2026-10-19 10:45	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Shenango River at Sharpsville (usgs:03103500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/pennsylvania/shenango-river-at-sharpsville

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