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SwedenWest Conewago Creek near Manchester water level
River gauge, West Conewago Creek, Pennsylvania, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 182 cfs
- Water temperature
- 52 °F
History
What this means
West Conewago Creek near Manchester is at 2.79 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
It has dropped 0.12 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.79 ft and 3.22 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 52 °F.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 32.11 ftSeptember 26, 1975
Floating and fishing near West Conewago Creek near Manchester
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32.11 ft | September 26, 1975 |
| 2 | 30.26 ft | June 22, 1996 |
| 3 | 22.06 ft | October 12, 2013 |
| 4 | 21.44 ft | September 2, 2021 |
| 5 | 21.24 ft | October 30, 2012 |
| 6 | 19.35 ft | January 20, 1996 |
| 7 | 17.86 ft | March 31, 2014 |
| 8 | 16.70 ft | August 10, 2024 |
| 9 | 16.44 ft | November 23, 2011 |
| 10 | 16.44 ft | November 23, 2011 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on West Conewago Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Conewago Creek at East BerlinRiver gauge, West Conewago Creek | 58.3 cfs | Normal | −14.3 cfs | 17 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Codorus Creek near SaginawRiver gauge, Codorus Creek | 144 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 3.9 mi |
| Conewago Creek near FalmouthRiver gauge, Conewago Creek | 17.8 cfs | Normal | −1.0 cfs | 5.0 mi |
| Fishing Creek at GoldsboroRiver gauge, Fishing Creek | 12.4 cfs | High | −0.7 cfs | 5.4 mi |
| Swatara Creek at MiddletownRiver gauge, Swatara Creek | 2.55 ft | Below flood stage | −0.17 ft | 8 mi |
| Codorus Creek near YorkRiver gauge, Codorus Creek | 76.8 cfs | Normal | +3.0 cfs | 10 mi |
| Susquehanna River at MariettaRiver gauge, Susquehanna River | 34.90 ft | Below flood stage | −0.24 ft | 10 mi |
| Kreutz Creek at StricklerRiver gauge, Kreutz Creek | 25.4 cfs | High | −1.0 cfs | 10 mi |
| Chiques Creek near MariettaRiver gauge, Chiques Creek | 112 cfs | High | ±0 | 11 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 Conewago Creek near Manchester today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 08:00 AM EDT, the water level was 2.79 ft. Down 0.12 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is West Conewago Creek near Manchester rising or falling?
Down 0.12 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of West Conewago Creek near Manchester 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 West Conewago Creek near Manchester?
The highest level on record is 32.11 ft on September 26, 1975.
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:01574000(Agency page)- Coordinates
40.08082, -76.71805(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 | 2.79 ft | 2026-10-20 12:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 182 cfs | 2026-10-20 12:00 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 52 °F | 2026-10-20 12:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: West Conewago Creek near Manchester (usgs:01574000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/pennsylvania/west-conewago-creek-near-manchester
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer