Aughwick Creek near Shirleysburg water level

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

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Below flood stage

Water level

3.09ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 21, 2026, 01:30 AM EDT (42 min ago)

Flow: 78.2 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.00 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 02:00 PM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 10:41 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Aughwick Creek near Shirleysburg is at 3.09 ft, in the normal range.

It is 6.91 ft below the flood stage of 10.00 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.00 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 02:00 PM. In the last month it has stayed between 3.09 ft and 3.40 ft.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 19.46 ftJanuary 19, 1996
Forecast peak: 3.10 ftWednesday, October 21 at 02:00 AM

Floating and fishing near Aughwick Creek near Shirleysburg

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

Flood stage here is 10.00 ft, 6.91 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

13.20 ft: Route 522 closes.
12.00 ft: Flood waters from Aughwick Creek cover portions of Gilbo Road, Aughwick Mills Road and Keystone Road in Shirley Township.
10.00 ft: Aughwick Creek at Shirleysburg exceeds its banks. Several homes are affected.
3.09 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: 32 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	19.46 ft	January 19, 1996
2	18.50 ft	September 18, 2004
3	15.51 ft	September 2, 2021
4	15.29 ft	November 8, 1997
5	15.19 ft	November 28, 1993
6	14.80 ft	September 7, 2011
7	13.52 ft	December 11, 2003
8	13.43 ft	March 11, 2011
9	12.81 ft	April 4, 2024
10	12.81 ft	May 8, 2022

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

21 Wed 63° 43° – Wind 5 mph

22 Thu 65° 42° – Wind 11 mph

23 Fri 60° 42° – Wind 5 mph

24 Sat 59° 36° – Wind 6 mph

25 Sun 63° 38° – Wind 6 mph

26 Mon 69° 43° – Wind 3 mph

27 Tue 67° 49° – Wind 10 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:29 AM Sunset 06:24 PM Daylight 10 hr, 55 min Waxing gibbous 75%

Map

Other gauges on Aughwick Creek

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Aughwick Creek near Three SpringsRiver gauge, Aughwick Creek	53.9 cfs	Normal	−3.2 cfs	5.1 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Juniata River at Mapleton DepotRiver gauge, Juniata River	3.37 ft	Below flood stage	−0.07 ft	8 mi
Rays Br Juniata R below Rays Dam near HuntingdonRiver gauge, Rays Br Juniata R	485 cfs	Normal	−23.0 cfs	11 mi
Raystown Lake near HuntingdonLake, Raystown Lake	786.07 ft	High	−0.03 ft	12 mi
Juniata River at HuntingdonRiver gauge, Juniata River	1.87 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	16 mi
Raystown Branch Juniata River at SaxtonRiver gauge, Raystown Branch Juniata River	1.78 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	20 mi
Frankstown Br Juniata River at WilliamsburgRiver gauge, Frankstown Br Juniata River	3.07 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	21 mi
Little Juniata River at Spruce CreekRiver gauge, Little Juniata River	2.25 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	26 mi
Bixler Run near LoysvilleRiver gauge, Bixler Run	6.9 cfs	Normal	−0.3 cfs	26 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Aughwick Creek near Shirleysburg?

The official flood stage is 10.00 ft. The level is currently 6.91 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 Aughwick Creek near Shirleysburg today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 01:30 AM EDT, the water level was 3.09 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Aughwick Creek near Shirleysburg rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.29 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Aughwick Creek near Shirleysburg normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Aughwick Creek near Shirleysburg?

The highest level on record is 19.46 ft on January 19, 1996.

Is Aughwick Creek near Shirleysburg expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.00 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 02:00 PM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:01564512 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 40.28196, -77.89053 (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	3.09 ft	2026-10-21 05:30	Provisional
Flow	78.2 cfs	2026-10-21 05:30	Provisional

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