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Glendale Lake near Flinton water level

Lake, Glendale Lake, Pennsylvania, United States

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Very high for mid-October

Surface elevation

1,427.45ft Steady over the last 24 hours

1,426.8 1,427.0 1,427.2 1,427.5

History

1,426.81,427.01,427.31,427.5ftOct 13Oct 14Oct 16Oct 18Oct 191,426.81,427.01,427.31,427.5ftOct 13Oct 16Oct 19
1,427.01,427.5ftSep 20Sep 27Oct 4Oct 12Oct 191,427.01,427.5ftSep 20Oct 4Oct 19
1,4241,4261,4281,430ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 20261,4241,4261,4281,430ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
1,4241,4261,4281,430ftOct 2020Apr 2022Oct 2023Apr 2025Oct 20261,4241,4261,4281,430ftOct 2020Oct 2023Oct 2026
1,4241,4261,4281,430ftJanMarMayJulSepNov20261,4241,4261,4281,430ftJanAprJulOct2026

202120222023202420252026

Surface elevation Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

At 1,427.45 ft, Glendale Lake near Flinton is holding more water than usual for mid-October.

That puts it 0.23 ft above the median of 1,427.22 ft for mid-October, based on 7 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 1,426.76 ft (+0.69 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1,427.29 ft – 1,427.82 ft.

Lakes and reservoirs often sit lower in fall after a summer of evaporation and use, and recover with winter rain and spring snowmelt.

Compared with 7 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
1,427.22 ft0.23 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
1,426.76 ft – 1,427.32 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (7 years of records)
Same day last year
1,426.76 ft+0.69 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
1,427.29 ft – 1,427.82 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
1,424.09 ft – 1,428.52 ft

Boating and fishing at Glendale Lake near Flinton

When a lake runs high, docks and swimming areas may close for a while and floating logs become a real hazard for boats.

Conditions at the shore change with the level, so check with the agency that runs the lake before a trip.

Weather at the gauge

Rain in the last 3 days: 0.12 in.

19 Mon 62° 28° – Wind 4 mph
20 Tue 63° 35° – Wind 8 mph
21 Wed 62° 36° – Wind 4 mph
22 Thu 62° 37° – Wind 8 mph
23 Fri 59° 41° – Wind 6 mph
24 Sat 56° 37° – Wind 8 mph
25 Sun 61° 36° – Wind 5 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:30 AM Sunset 06:29 PM Daylight 10 hr, 59 min First quarter 62%

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West Branch Susquehanna River at BowerRiver gauge, West Branch Susquehanna River 456 cfs High −79.0 cfs 16 mi
Bald Eagle Creek at TyroneRiver gauge, Bald Eagle Creek 27.5 cfs Normal −0.9 cfs 16 mi
Curwensville Lake near CurwensvilleLake, Curwensville Lake 1,162.49 ft Normal −0.42 ft 18 mi
WB Susquehanna River near CurwensvilleRiver gauge, WB Susquehanna River 425 cfs High −347.0 cfs 18 mi
Clearfield Creek at DimelingRiver gauge, Clearfield Creek 3.94 ft Below flood stage −0.15 ft 20 mi
Little Juniata River at Spruce CreekRiver gauge, Little Juniata River 2.25 ft Below flood stage −0.03 ft 22 mi
West Branch Susquehanna River at HydeRiver gauge, West Branch Susquehanna River 674 cfs High −386.0 cfs 22 mi
Frankstown Br Juniata River at WilliamsburgRiver gauge, Frankstown Br Juniata River 3.12 ft Below flood stage −0.06 ft 24 mi

Questions and answers

How does Glendale Lake near Flinton compare with last year?

It is 0.69 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1,426.76 ft.

What is a normal level for Glendale Lake near Flinton in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 1,427.22 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1,426.76 ft and 1,427.32 ft, based on 7 years of records.

Is Glendale Lake near Flinton really 1,427.45 ft deep?

No. 1,427.45 ft is the height of the water surface above sea level (or the agency's vertical datum), not the depth of the water.

What is the water level of Glendale Lake near Flinton today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 04:15 PM EDT, the surface elevation was 1,427.45 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Glendale Lake near Flinton rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.05 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Glendale Lake near Flinton normal?

Very high for mid-October. Compared with 7 years of daily readings for this time of year.

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:01541340 (Agency page)
Coordinates
40.69729, -78.53724 (WGS84)
Vertical datum
NGVD29
Update interval
every 15 minutes
Licence
Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Surface elevation 1,427.45 ft 2026-10-19 20:15 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Glendale Lake near Flinton (usgs:01541340). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/pennsylvania/glendale-lake-near-flinton

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Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.

Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer