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SwedenTonoloway Creek near Needmore water level
River gauge, Tonoloway Creek, Pennsylvania, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 1.6 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Tonoloway Creek near Needmore reads 2.85 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.85 ft and 2.94 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 11.94 ftSeptember 18, 2004
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.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.94 ft | September 18, 2004 |
| 2 | 9.48 ft | January 19, 1996 |
| 3 | 9.17 ft | June 22, 1972 |
| 4 | 8.43 ft | April 16, 1993 |
| 5 | 8.19 ft | May 23, 1988 |
| 6 | 7.76 ft | January 26, 1978 |
| 7 | 7.64 ft | February 14, 1984 |
| 8 | 7.30 ft | November 8, 1997 |
| 9 | 7.14 ft | March 28, 2005 |
| 10 | 7.04 ft | March 5, 2008 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Tonoloway Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonoloway Creek near HancockRiver gauge, Tonoloway Creek | 22.1 cfs | Normal | −4.2 cfs | 13 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potomac River at HancockRiver gauge, Potomac River | 4.66 ft | Below flood stage | −0.30 ft | 14 mi |
| Licking Creek at PectonvilleRiver gauge, Licking Creek | 1.90 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 16 mi |
| Warm Springs Run near Berkeley SpringsRiver gauge, Warm Springs Run | 1.78 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 18 mi |
| Sideling Hill Creek near BellegroveRiver gauge, Sideling Hill Creek | 0.59 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 21 mi |
| Conococheague Creek at FairviewRiver gauge, Conococheague Creek | 1.87 ft | Below flood stage | −0.08 ft | 21 mi |
| Dunning Creek at BeldenRiver gauge, Dunning Creek | 1.80 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 23 mi |
| Raystown Branch Juniata River at SaxtonRiver gauge, Raystown Branch Juniata River | 1.88 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 23 mi |
| Raystown Branch Juniata River at WolfsburgRiver gauge, Raystown Branch Juniata River | 5.70 ft | High | −0.05 ft | 23 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 Tonoloway Creek near Needmore today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 08:00 AM EDT, the water level was 2.85 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Tonoloway Creek near Needmore rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Tonoloway Creek near Needmore normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Tonoloway Creek near Needmore?
The highest level on record is 11.94 ft on September 18, 2004.
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:01613050(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.89842, -78.13223(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NGVD29
- 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 | 2.85 ft | 2026-10-19 12:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1.6 cfs | 2026-10-19 12:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Tonoloway Creek near Needmore (usgs:01613050). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/pennsylvania/tonoloway-creek-near-needmore
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