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WB Susquehanna River at Karthaus water level

River gauge, WB Susquehanna River, Pennsylvania, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.81ft Down 0.35 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
1,650 cfs
Water temperature
53 °F
10 20 Minor floodstage 19.00 ft Highest onrecord 18.57 ft

History

3.03.5ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 19Oct 21Oct 233.03.5ftOct 16Oct 19Oct 23
Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.60 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 08:00 PM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 10:41 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The WB Susquehanna River at Karthaus is at 2.81 ft, in the normal range.

It is 16.19 ft below the flood stage of 19.00 ft.

It has dropped 0.35 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.60 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 08:00 PM. In the last month it has stayed between 2.73 ft and 3.47 ft.

The water temperature at the gauge is 53 °F.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record
18.57 ftJune 23, 1972
Forecast peak
2.80 ftTuesday, October 20 at 02:00 PM

Floating and fishing near WB Susquehanna River at Karthaus

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 19.00 ft, 16.19 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

24.00 ft
A number of homes are affected by high water.
22.00 ft
Several homes in low lying areas near Mosquito Creek are affected.
19.00 ft
The left, or west bank overflows.
2.81 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: < 5 %.

RankLevelDate
118.57 ftJune 23, 1972
215.98 ftMarch 10, 1964
313.82 ftDecember 30, 1942
413.41 ftJanuary 19, 1996

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 65° 38° – Wind 7 mph
21 Wed 61° 36° – Wind 4 mph
22 Thu 64° 39° – Wind 8 mph
23 Fri 59° 41° – Wind 6 mph
24 Sat 59° 36° – Wind 7 mph
25 Sun 66° 39° – Wind 5 mph
26 Mon 67° 47° – Wind 6 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:30 AM Sunset 06:26 PM Daylight 10 hr, 56 min Waxing gibbous 70%

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Other gauges on the WB Susquehanna River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
WB Susquehanna River near CurwensvilleRiver gauge, WB Susquehanna River 419 cfs Normal −6.0 cfs 24 mi
WB Susquehanna River at Lock HavenRiver gauge, WB Susquehanna River 8.56 ft Below flood stage −0.06 ft 35 mi
WB Susquehanna River at Jersey ShoreRiver gauge, WB Susquehanna River 2.55 ft Below flood stage −0.20 ft 45 mi
WB Susquehanna River at WilliamsportRiver gauge, WB Susquehanna River 1.94 ft Below flood stage −0.14 ft 58 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Sinnemahoning Creek at SinnemahoningRiver gauge, Sinnemahoning Creek 2.32 ft Below flood stage −0.04 ft 14 mi
Clearfield Creek at DimelingRiver gauge, Clearfield Creek 3.88 ft Below flood stage −0.07 ft 18 mi
Kettle Creek near WestportRiver gauge, Kettle Creek 63.3 cfs Normal +7.9 cfs 19 mi
Kettle Cr Lake at Kettle Cr Dam near WestportReservoir, Kettle Cr Lake 842.92 ft Very high +0.10 ft 19 mi
West Branch Susquehanna River at HydeRiver gauge, West Branch Susquehanna River 662 cfs High −81.0 cfs 20 mi
First Fork Sinnemahoning Cr near SinnemahoningRiver gauge, First Fork Sinnemahoning Cr 65.3 cfs Normal −8.9 cfs 20 mi
First Fork Sinnemahoning Creek ReservoirReservoir 922.24 ft Normal ±0 21 mi
Bald Eagle Creek below Spring Creek at MilesburgRiver gauge, Bald Eagle Creek 267 cfs Normal −12.0 cfs 21 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the WB Susquehanna River at Karthaus?

The official flood stage is 19.00 ft. The level is currently 16.19 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 WB Susquehanna River at Karthaus today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 12:30 PM EDT, the water level was 2.81 ft. Down 0.35 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is WB Susquehanna River at Karthaus rising or falling?

Down 0.35 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of WB Susquehanna River at Karthaus normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at WB Susquehanna River at Karthaus?

The highest level on record is 18.57 ft on June 23, 1972.

Is WB Susquehanna River at Karthaus expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.60 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 08:00 PM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:01542500 (Agency page)
Coordinates
41.11756, -78.10890 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 2.81 ft 2026-10-20 16:30 Provisional
Flow 1,650 cfs 2026-10-20 16:30 Provisional
Water temperature 53 °F 2026-10-20 16:30 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: WB Susquehanna River at Karthaus (usgs:01542500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/pennsylvania/wb-susquehanna-river-at-karthaus

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