Susquehanna River on Forsythe at Drumore water level

Name: Susquehanna River on Forsythe at Drumore water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Susquehanna River on Forsythe, Pennsylvania, United States

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Water level

11.27ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Sep 30, 2026, 08:00 AM EDT (20 days ago)

This gauge last reported 20 days ago. The value may be out of date; check the agency page before you rely on it.

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What this means

The U.S. Geological Survey has the Susquehanna River on Forsythe at Drumore at 11.27 ft. That reading is from Sep 30, 2026, 08:00 AM EDT, so the gauge may be offline or reporting late. There is no published reference for this river yet, so we can't say whether that is high or low for the season.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours.

The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels

Paddling and fishing conditions

Compare today with the chart before you go; local outfitters often know which stage suits their stretch.

Weather at the gauge

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Sunrise 07:21 AM Sunset 06:20 PM Daylight 10 hr, 59 min Waxing gibbous 71%

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Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Muddy Creek at Castle FinRiver gauge, Muddy Creek	68.2 cfs	Normal	−1.7 cfs	2.3 mi
Pequea Creek at Martic ForgeRiver gauge, Pequea Creek	68.6 cfs	Low	−1.4 cfs	8 mi
Octoraro Creek near RichardsmereRiver gauge, Octoraro Creek	107 cfs	Normal	−2.0 cfs	11 mi
Susquehanna River at ConowingoRiver gauge, Susquehanna River	12.32 ft	Below flood stage	−0.10 ft	11 mi
Conestoga River at ConestogaRiver gauge, Conestoga River	494 cfs	Normal	−32.0 cfs	12 mi
Deer Creek at RocksRiver gauge, Deer Creek	2.04 ft	Below flood stage	±0	13 mi
Deer Creek near DarlingtonRiver gauge, Deer Creek	1.27 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	13 mi
Big Spring Run near Mylin CornersRiver gauge, Big Spring Run	1.3 cfs	Normal	−0.1 cfs	14 mi

Questions and answers

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 Susquehanna River on Forsythe at Drumore today?

On Sep 30, 2026, 08:00 AM EDT, the water level was 11.27 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Susquehanna River on Forsythe at Drumore rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Susquehanna River on Forsythe at Drumore normal?

The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.

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.

Where does this data come from?

The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:01577503 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 39.79217, -76.28178 (WGS84)
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	11.27 ft	2026-09-30 12:00	Provisional

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How to cite

U.S. Geological Survey: Susquehanna River on Forsythe at Drumore (usgs:01577503). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/pennsylvania/susquehanna-river-on-forsythe-at-drumore

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