Conodoguinet Creek near Hogestown water level

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

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.84ft Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 03:30 AM EDT (34 min ago)

Flow: 330 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.70 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 02:00 AM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 10:21 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Conodoguinet Creek near Hogestown, where the gauge shows 1.84 ft.

It is 6.16 ft below the flood stage of 8.00 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.08 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.70 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 02:00 AM. The 30-day range is 1.84 ft – 2.29 ft.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 17.01 ftJune 23, 1972
Forecast peak: 1.80 ftTuesday, October 20 at 02:00 AM

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 8.00 ft.

What happens at each level

18.50 ft: Approximate level of the FEMA 0.2% Annual Chance Flood level (500-year flood). Flood waters are expected to reach the bottom of the Sample Bridge Road Bridge near the river gage.
16.00 ft: Most homes near the creek are affected by flooding. Most secondary roads across the creek will be closed due to high water.
15.60 ft: Maximum recordable gage height (stage sensor operational limit). Water levels above this stage are not reported in real time.
15.50 ft: Approximate level of the FEMA 1% Annual Chance Flood level (100-year flood).
14.50 ft: Approximate level of the FEMA 2% Annual Chance Flood level (50-year flood).
14.00 ft: Homes along the entire length of the creek are affected by high water.
12.20 ft: Approximate level of the FEMA 10% Annual Chance Flood level (10-year flood).
12.00 ft: Numerous homes are affected by high water all along the creek. The approaches to the bridges on Erb's Bridge Road, Sample Bridge Road, and Oyster Mill Road are inundated.
10.00 ft: Some residences in the vicinity of Erb's Bridge Road, Prowell Drive, Stone Spring Lane, and Oyster Mill Road are flooded.
8.00 ft: Low lying areas in the vicinity of Erbs Bridge Road, Prowell Drive, Stone Spring Lane, and Oyster Mill Road are flooded.
1.84 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: 38 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	17.01 ft	June 23, 1972
2	12.56 ft	September 26, 1975
3	12.50 ft	February 15, 1984
4	12.16 ft	March 12, 1952
5	11.35 ft	September 19, 2004
6	11.32 ft	December 2, 1934
7	11.04 ft	December 26, 2020
8	10.90 ft	October 23, 1952
9	10.84 ft	October 10, 1976
10	10.66 ft	August 24, 1933

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

19 Mon 68° 33° – Wind 6 mph

20 Tue 66° 44° – Wind 11 mph

21 Wed 62° 41° – Wind 9 mph

22 Thu 65° 42° – Wind 11 mph

23 Fri 61° 44° – Wind 6 mph

24 Sat 59° 38° – Wind 5 mph

25 Sun 62° 39° – Wind 6 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:25 AM Sunset 06:22 PM Daylight 10 hr, 58 min First quarter 66%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Yellow Breeches Creek near Camp HillRiver gauge, Yellow Breeches Creek	1.25 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	7 mi
Susquehanna River at HarrisburgRiver gauge, Susquehanna River	3.93 ft	Below flood stage	−0.10 ft	7 mi
Sherman Creek at Shermans DaleRiver gauge, Sherman Creek	1.17 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	9 mi
Paxton Creek near GlenwoodRiver gauge, Paxton Creek	8.9 cfs	Normal	−1.9 cfs	9 mi
Fishing Creek at GoldsboroRiver gauge, Fishing Creek	13.1 cfs	High	+0.7 cfs	16 mi
Swatara Creek at MiddletownRiver gauge, Swatara Creek	2.57 ft	Below flood stage	−0.19 ft	16 mi
Juniata River at NewportRiver gauge, Juniata River	4.17 ft	Below flood stage	−0.09 ft	17 mi
Swatara Creek near HersheyRiver gauge, Swatara Creek	2.01 ft	Below flood stage	−0.06 ft	19 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Conodoguinet Creek near Hogestown?

The official flood stage is 8.00 ft. The level is currently 6.16 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 Conodoguinet Creek near Hogestown today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 03:30 AM EDT, the water level was 1.84 ft. Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Conodoguinet Creek near Hogestown rising or falling?

Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Conodoguinet Creek near Hogestown normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Conodoguinet Creek near Hogestown?

The highest level on record is 17.01 ft on June 23, 1972.

Is Conodoguinet Creek near Hogestown expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.70 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 02:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:01570000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 40.25222, -77.02111 (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	1.84 ft	2026-10-20 07:30	Provisional
Flow	330 cfs	2026-10-20 07:30	Provisional

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