Wappasening Creek near Windham Center water level

Name: Wappasening Creek near Windham Center water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Wappasening Creek, Pennsylvania, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

5.52ft Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 02:45 PM EDT (32 min ago)

Flow: 15.5 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The gauge at Wappasening Creek near Windham Center reads 5.52 ft, a normal level.

It is 6.48 ft below the flood stage of 12.00 ft.

The level is falling, down 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 5.43 ft and 5.96 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 13.31 ftDecember 18, 2023

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 12.00 ft, still 6.48 ft away.

What happens at each level

16.10 ft: This was the crest of the July 23, 2017 flash flood. Dozens of properties were flooded along the reach of the creek. Numerous evacuations and swift water rescues occurred. Bridges, roads and homes were inundated from Windham Township to the confluence with the Susquehanna River in Nichols, NY.
14.50 ft: Widespread flooding occurs from Windham Township through the Town of Nichols. Evacuations and water rescues have occurred in the past at this level and higher. Several properties along State routes PA 187 and NY 282 are severely flooded. Bridge scouring and washouts have occurred. Kirby Park in Nichols may flood.
13.00 ft: Serious flooding develops in Windham Township with flood waters affecting properties, roads and bridges between PA 187 and Huddle Road, and along Leraysville Road. Road flooding and closures begin along NY Route 282.
12.00 ft: Flooding of mainly agricultural land begins along Leraysville Road and other locations along PA State Route 187.
11.00 ft: State and county emergency management officials begin flood monitoring and notification activities when water is rising.
5.52 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	13.31 ft	December 18, 2023
2	12.28 ft	August 9, 2024

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:24 AM Sunset 06:18 PM Daylight 10 hr, 54 min Waxing gibbous 71%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Susquehanna River near WaverlyRiver gauge, Susquehanna River	1.98 ft	Below flood stage	−0.08 ft	9 mi
Susquehanna River at OwegoRiver gauge, Susquehanna River	14.13 ft	Below flood stage	−0.06 ft	9 mi
Owego Creek near OwegoRiver gauge, Owego Creek	0.93 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	11 mi
Susquehanna River at TowandaRiver gauge, Susquehanna River	0.81 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	15 mi
Chemung River at ChemungRiver gauge, Chemung River	2.95 ft	Below flood stage	±0	16 mi
Susquehanna River at VestalRiver gauge, Susquehanna River	3.60 ft	Below flood stage	−0.16 ft	16 mi
Choconut Creek near ChoconutRiver gauge, Choconut Creek	4.06 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	17 mi
Towanda Creek near MonroetonRiver gauge, Towanda Creek	6.53 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	20 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Wappasening Creek near Windham Center?

The official flood stage is 12.00 ft. The level is currently 6.48 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 Wappasening Creek near Windham Center today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 02:45 PM EDT, the water level was 5.52 ft. Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Wappasening Creek near Windham Center rising or falling?

Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Wappasening Creek near Windham Center normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Wappasening Creek near Windham Center?

The highest level on record is 13.31 ft on December 18, 2023.

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:01514850 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 41.97417, -76.33222 (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	5.52 ft	2026-10-20 18:45	Provisional
Flow	15.5 cfs	2026-10-20 18:45	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Wappasening Creek near Windham Center (usgs:01514850). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/pennsylvania/wappasening-creek-near-windham-center

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer