Loyalsock Creek at Loyalsockville water level

Name: Loyalsock Creek at Loyalsockville water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Loyalsock Creek, Pennsylvania, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.29ft Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 04:30 PM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 205 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.20 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 08:00 AM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 10:41 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Loyalsock Creek at Loyalsockville is at 1.29 ft, in the normal range.

It is 10.71 ft below the flood stage of 12.00 ft.

It has dropped 0.06 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.20 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 08:00 AM. In the last month it has stayed between 1.27 ft and 1.50 ft.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 19.78 ftSeptember 8, 2011
Forecast peak: 1.30 ftTuesday, October 20 at 02:00 PM

Floating and fishing near Loyalsock Creek at Loyalsockville

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

Flood stage here is 12.00 ft, 10.71 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

28.00 ft: Flood waters begin to reach the Route 973 Bridge in Loyalsocksville.
20.50 ft: Approximate level of the FEMA 0.2% Annual Chance Flood level (500-year flood).
19.80 ft: Flood of record from Tropical Storm Lee in 2011.
17.00 ft: Approximate level of the FEMA 0.2% Annual Chance Flood level (500-year flood).
16.00 ft: Approximate level of the FEMA 1% Annual Chance Flood level (100-year flood).
14.00 ft: Numerous homes adjacent to the creek are affected by high water levels.
13.00 ft: Approximate level of the FEMA 10% Annual Chance Flood level (10-year flood). Several homes and the Loyalsock Game Farm are affected by high water levels.
12.00 ft: Several residences are affected by high water levels. Mill Street in Montoursville is flooded by Loyalsock Creek.
11.00 ft: High water prevents access to several homes adjacent to the creek.
9.00 ft: Residents living adjacent to the creek are encouraged to monitor water levels for additional rises. The driveways of several homes are affected by high water.
8.00 ft: Water is on the bike path under Green Bridge at Montoursville.
1.29 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: 10 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	19.78 ft	September 8, 2011
2	17.93 ft	January 19, 1996
3	15.24 ft	September 18, 2004
4	14.74 ft	June 23, 1972
5	14.50 ft	September 26, 1975
6	12.45 ft	February 1, 1982
7	12.45 ft	December 25, 2020
8	12.42 ft	March 11, 2011
9	12.41 ft	August 29, 1988
10	12.32 ft	November 26, 1950

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 64° 39° – Wind 9 mph

21 Wed 61° 40° – Wind 6 mph

22 Thu 63° 38° – Wind 11 mph

23 Fri 60° 38° – Wind 6 mph

24 Sat 57° 35° – Wind 5 mph

25 Sun 61° 37° – Wind 4 mph

26 Mon 66° 42° – Wind 3 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:26 AM Sunset 06:21 PM Daylight 10 hr, 55 min Waxing gibbous 71%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
WB Susquehanna River at WilliamsportRiver gauge, WB Susquehanna River	1.90 ft	Below flood stage	−0.23 ft	8 mi
Lycoming Creek near WilliamsportRiver gauge, Lycoming Creek	1.68 ft	Very low	−0.03 ft	8 mi
Lycoming Creek near Trout RunRiver gauge, Lycoming Creek	55.3 cfs	Normal	−1.7 cfs	9 mi
Muncy Creek near MuncyRiver gauge, Muncy Creek	7.57 ft	Normal	−0.09 ft	12 mi
West Branch Susquehanna River at AllenwoodRiver gauge, West Branch Susquehanna River	8.41 ft	Below flood stage	−0.08 ft	15 mi
Blockhouse Creek near English CenterRiver gauge, Blockhouse Creek	10.2 cfs	Normal	−0.5 cfs	19 mi
WB Susquehanna River at Jersey ShoreRiver gauge, WB Susquehanna River	2.56 ft	Below flood stage	−0.15 ft	20 mi
Muncy Creek near SonestownRiver gauge, Muncy Creek	13.3 cfs	Normal	−1.1 cfs	20 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Loyalsock Creek at Loyalsockville?

The official flood stage is 12.00 ft. The level is currently 10.71 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 Loyalsock Creek at Loyalsockville today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 04:30 PM EDT, the water level was 1.29 ft. Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Loyalsock Creek at Loyalsockville rising or falling?

Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Loyalsock Creek at Loyalsockville normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Loyalsock Creek at Loyalsockville?

The highest level on record is 19.78 ft on September 8, 2011.

Is Loyalsock Creek at Loyalsockville expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.20 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 08:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:01552000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 41.32500, -76.91244 (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	1.29 ft	2026-10-20 20:30	Provisional
Flow	205 cfs	2026-10-20 20:30	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Loyalsock Creek at Loyalsockville (usgs:01552000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/pennsylvania/loyalsock-creek-at-loyalsockville

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