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SwedenConnoquenessing Creek near Zelienople water level
River gauge, Connoquenessing Creek, Pennsylvania, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 270 cfs
- Water temperature
- 51 °F
History
What this means
The gauge at Connoquenessing Creek near Zelienople reads 2.24 ft, a normal level.
It is 7.76 ft below the flood stage of 10.00 ft.
The level is falling, down 0.07 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.21 ft and 3.20 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 51 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 18.17 ftSeptember 18, 2004
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 10.00 ft, still 7.76 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 18.17 ft
- Flooding reaches levels reached during the Hurricane Ivan flood of September 18, 2004.
- 14.76 ft
- Flooding reaches levels of December 1, 2010.
- 14.00 ft
- The Connoquenessing Creek surrounds and floods homes in the lower end of Harmony.
- 11.00 ft
- At 11.0 feet water begins to flood portions of Horseshoe Lane...upstream of Zelienople near the intersection of Prospect Rd and Hartmann Rd.
- 10.50 ft
- Water affects Country Club road to the high school in North Sewickley Township and water gets onto Hartzell School road to near Fombell bridge in Marion township.
- 10.00 ft
- Water reaches Mercer Road and Waterfront Street in Ellwood City, and Narrows Road in Franklin Township.
- 2.24 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18.17 ft | September 18, 2004 |
| 2 | 16.66 ft | June 29, 1924 |
| 3 | 15.55 ft | October 16, 1954 |
| 4 | 15.34 ft | May 29, 2019 |
| 5 | 15.24 ft | April 3, 2024 |
| 6 | 14.76 ft | December 1, 2010 |
| 7 | 14.75 ft | September 9, 2004 |
| 8 | 14.36 ft | September 10, 2018 |
| 9 | 13.59 ft | February 18, 2022 |
| 10 | 13.35 ft | February 16, 2018 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slippery Rock Creek at WurtemburgRiver gauge, Slippery Rock Creek | 1.29 ft | Below flood stage | −0.08 ft | 4.6 mi |
| Beaver River at Beaver FallsRiver gauge, Beaver River | 5.15 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 5.3 mi |
| Beaver River at WampumRiver gauge, Beaver River | 3.46 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 7 mi |
| Muddy Creek near PortersvilleRiver gauge, Muddy Creek | 11.2 cfs | Normal | −2.8 cfs | 12 mi |
| Raccoon Creek at Moffatts MillRiver gauge, Raccoon Creek | 2.27 ft | Below flood stage | −0.10 ft | 14 mi |
| Ohio River at Montgomery Lock & Dam, Lower PoolRiver gauge, Ohio River | 12.85 ft | Normal | −0.20 ft | 14 mi |
| Shenango River near West New CastleRiver gauge, Shenango River | 5.53 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 15 mi |
| Little Beaver Creek near East Liverpool OHRiver gauge, Little Beaver Creek | 203 cfs | Normal | −30.0 cfs | 18 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for Connoquenessing Creek near Zelienople?
The official flood stage is 10.00 ft. The level is currently 7.76 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 Connoquenessing Creek near Zelienople today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 12:15 PM EDT, the water level was 2.24 ft. Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Connoquenessing Creek near Zelienople rising or falling?
Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Connoquenessing Creek near Zelienople normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Connoquenessing Creek near Zelienople?
The highest level on record is 18.17 ft on September 18, 2004.
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:03106000(Agency page)- Coordinates
40.81701, -80.24228(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 | 2.24 ft | 2026-10-20 16:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 270 cfs | 2026-10-20 16:15 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 51 °F | 2026-10-20 16:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Connoquenessing Creek near Zelienople (usgs:03106000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/pennsylvania/connoquenessing-creek-near-zelienople
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