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River gauge, West Branch Susquehanna River, Pennsylvania, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 679 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at West Branch Susquehanna River at Hyde shows 4.14 ft, above normal for mid-October.
The level is falling, down 0.56 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 3.86 ft and 5.04 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 11.45 ftFebruary 18, 1981
What the stage means on the water
Fast, high water is not the time for casual paddling. Strainers, debris and cold water make an unplanned swim dangerous.
What happens at each level
- 19.00 ft
- A number of homes in the hyde/clearfield are affected by high water.
- 17.00 ft
- Some homes in the hyde/clearfield area flood.
- 15.00 ft
- Left (west) bank begins to overflow affecting lowlying areas.
- 4.14 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.45 ft | February 18, 1981 |
| 2 | 11.16 ft | January 19, 1996 |
| 3 | 10.82 ft | February 13, 1984 |
| 4 | 9.90 ft | March 29, 1994 |
| 5 | 9.48 ft | April 8, 1993 |
| 6 | 7.94 ft | August 18, 1994 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the West Branch Susquehanna River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Branch Susquehanna River at BowerRiver gauge, West Branch Susquehanna River | 460 cfs | High | −80.0 cfs | 14 mi |
| West Branch Susquehanna River at RenovoRiver gauge, West Branch Susquehanna River | 1.61 ft | Below flood stage | −0.14 ft | 43 mi |
| West Branch Susquehanna River at AllenwoodRiver gauge, West Branch Susquehanna River | 8.46 ft | Below flood stage | +0.09 ft | 82 mi |
| West Branch Susquehanna River at LewisburgRiver gauge, West Branch Susquehanna River | 2.76 ft | Below flood stage | +0.04 ft | 82 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearfield Creek at DimelingRiver gauge, Clearfield Creek | 3.95 ft | Below flood stage | −0.16 ft | 3.5 mi |
| WB Susquehanna River near CurwensvilleRiver gauge, WB Susquehanna River | 425 cfs | High | −347.0 cfs | 4.4 mi |
| Curwensville Lake near CurwensvilleLake, Curwensville Lake | 1,162.49 ft | Normal | −0.48 ft | 5.1 mi |
| Sandy Lick Creek at DuboisRiver gauge, Sandy Lick Creek | 2.66 ft | Very high | −0.09 ft | 18 mi |
| WB Susquehanna River at KarthausRiver gauge, WB Susquehanna River | 3.16 ft | Below flood stage | −0.15 ft | 20 mi |
| Glendale Lake near FlintonLake, Glendale Lake | 1,427.45 ft | Very high | −0.02 ft | 22 mi |
| Bald Eagle Creek at TyroneRiver gauge, Bald Eagle Creek | 28.4 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 25 mi |
| Sinnemahoning Creek at SinnemahoningRiver gauge, Sinnemahoning Creek | 2.35 ft | Below flood stage | −0.08 ft | 28 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 West Branch Susquehanna River at Hyde today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 02:00 PM EDT, the water level was 4.14 ft. Down 0.56 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is West Branch Susquehanna River at Hyde rising or falling?
Down 0.56 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of West Branch Susquehanna River at Hyde normal?
High for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at West Branch Susquehanna River at Hyde?
The highest level on record is 11.45 ft on February 18, 1981.
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:01541303(Agency page)- Coordinates
41.00450, -78.45669(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 | 4.14 ft | 2026-10-19 18:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 679 cfs | 2026-10-19 18:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: West Branch Susquehanna River at Hyde (usgs:01541303). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/pennsylvania/west-branch-susquehanna-river-at-hyde
How we check values
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer