Sherman Creek at Shermans Dale water level

Name: Sherman Creek at Shermans Dale water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Sherman Creek, Pennsylvania, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.17ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 05:15 AM EDT (56 min ago)

Flow: 74.0 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.10 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 02:00 PM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 10:21 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Sherman Creek at Shermans Dale, where the gauge shows 1.17 ft.

It is 7.83 ft below the flood stage of 9.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.10 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 02:00 PM. The 30-day range is 1.17 ft – 1.33 ft.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 20.34 ftJuly 22, 1927
Forecast peak: 1.20 ftTuesday, October 20 at 02:00 AM

Paddling and fishing conditions

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

For reference, flood stage is 9.00 ft.

What happens at each level

16.00 ft: Many homes along the length of Sherman Creek are affected by high water. Numerous roads are closed.
15.00 ft: Widespread flooding occurs along Creek Road and other low lying areas. Many homes are affected.
11.00 ft: A number of homes along Creek Road and other low lying areas adjacent to Sherman Creek are affected by high water.
9.00 ft: Several homes along Creek Road are affected by high water.
5.00 ft: Creek Road is closed upstream of Shermans Dale.
1.17 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: 23 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	20.34 ft	July 22, 1927
2	18.09 ft	June 23, 1972
3	16.31 ft	September 18, 2004
4	16.10 ft	February 14, 1984
5	14.56 ft	September 7, 1996
6	14.15 ft	October 9, 1976
7	14.05 ft	August 24, 1933
8	13.62 ft	May 29, 2009
9	13.59 ft	March 11, 1952
10	13.41 ft	May 16, 2014

Weather at the gauge

Rain in the last 3 days: 0.03 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

19 Mon 67° 34° – Wind 6 mph

20 Tue 66° 42° – Wind 11 mph

21 Wed 62° 40° – Wind 9 mph

22 Thu 64° 40° – Wind 10 mph

23 Fri 61° 42° – Wind 6 mph

24 Sat 58° 36° – Wind 6 mph

25 Sun 62° 37° – Wind 6 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:25 AM Sunset 06:23 PM Daylight 10 hr, 58 min First quarter 67%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Conodoguinet Creek near HogestownRiver gauge, Conodoguinet Creek	1.83 ft	Below flood stage	−0.09 ft	9 mi
Juniata River at NewportRiver gauge, Juniata River	4.16 ft	Below flood stage	−0.09 ft	11 mi
Bixler Run near LoysvilleRiver gauge, Bixler Run	7.2 cfs	Normal	±0	13 mi
Susquehanna River at HarrisburgRiver gauge, Susquehanna River	3.93 ft	Below flood stage	−0.09 ft	16 mi
Yellow Breeches Creek near Camp HillRiver gauge, Yellow Breeches Creek	1.25 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	16 mi
Paxton Creek near GlenwoodRiver gauge, Paxton Creek	8.4 cfs	Normal	−1.9 cfs	17 mi
Tuscarora Creek near Port RoyalRiver gauge, Tuscarora Creek	3.48 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	19 mi
Mountain Creek near Pine Grove FurnaceRiver gauge, Mountain Creek	4.3 cfs	Normal	±0	22 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Sherman Creek at Shermans Dale?

The official flood stage is 9.00 ft. The level is currently 7.83 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 Sherman Creek at Shermans Dale today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 05:15 AM EDT, the water level was 1.17 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Sherman Creek at Shermans Dale rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Sherman Creek at Shermans Dale normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Sherman Creek at Shermans Dale?

The highest level on record is 20.34 ft on July 22, 1927.

Is Sherman Creek at Shermans Dale expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.10 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 02:00 PM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:01568000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 40.32335, -77.16884 (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	1.17 ft	2026-10-20 09:15	Provisional
Flow	74.0 cfs	2026-10-20 09:15	Provisional

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