Sinnemahoning Creek at Sinnemahoning water level

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

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.34ft Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 09:45 PM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 252 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.20 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 08:00 PM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 10:21 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Sinnemahoning Creek at Sinnemahoning is at 2.34 ft, in the normal range.

It is 14.66 ft below the flood stage of 17.00 ft.

It has dropped 0.06 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.20 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 08:00 PM. In the last month it has stayed between 2.34 ft and 2.53 ft.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 21.78 ftJune 23, 1972
Forecast peak: 2.30 ftMonday, October 19 at 08:00 PM

Floating and fishing near Sinnemahoning Creek at Sinnemahoning

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

Flood stage here is 17.00 ft, 14.66 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

33.50 ft: FEMA 0.2% Annual Chance Flood Level (500-year flood).
25.00 ft: FEMA 1% Annual Chance Flood Level (100-year flood).
22.00 ft: FEMA 2% Annual Chance Flood Level (50-year flood). Flood of record from March 1936.
21.00 ft: Both banks overflow. A number of homes on both banks are affected. Route 120 is innundated.
19.00 ft: Several homes on the right, or south bank across from the mouth of the First Fork are affected by high water. Water level approaches Route 120 near the mouth of the First Fork.
17.50 ft: Flood waters begin to reach the Wykoff Road Bridge.
17.00 ft: The right, or south bank overflows across from the mouth of the First Fork of the Sinnemahoning.
15.50 ft: FEMA 10% Annual Chance Flood Level (10-year flood).
2.34 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: < 5 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	21.78 ft	June 23, 1972
2	19.66 ft	November 25, 1950
3	19.02 ft	January 19, 1996
4	17.78 ft	September 18, 2004
5	17.10 ft	March 10, 1964
6	15.76 ft	May 28, 1946

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:30 AM Sunset 06:25 PM Daylight 10 hr, 55 min First quarter 64%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
First Fork Sinnemahoning Cr near SinnemahoningRiver gauge, First Fork Sinnemahoning Cr	63.2 cfs	Normal	−11.0 cfs	7 mi
First Fork Sinnemahoning Creek ReservoirReservoir	922.24 ft	Normal	−0.06 ft	8 mi
Driftwood Br Sinnemahoning Cr at Sterling RunRiver gauge, Driftwood Br Sinnemahoning Cr	72.5 cfs	Normal	−5.8 cfs	8 mi
Kettle Cr Lake at Kettle Cr Dam near WestportReservoir, Kettle Cr Lake	842.88 ft	Very high	+0.15 ft	10 mi
Kettle Creek near WestportRiver gauge, Kettle Creek	56.9 cfs	Normal	+3.1 cfs	12 mi
WB Susquehanna River at KarthausRiver gauge, WB Susquehanna River	3.13 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	14 mi
First Fork Sinnemahoning Creek at WhartonRiver gauge, First Fork Sinnemahoning Creek	55.9 cfs	Normal	−1.5 cfs	14 mi
East Fork Sinnemahoning at Wharton TownshipRiver gauge, East Fork Sinnemahoning	16.9 cfs	Normal	±0	17 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Sinnemahoning Creek at Sinnemahoning?

The official flood stage is 17.00 ft. The level is currently 14.66 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 Sinnemahoning Creek at Sinnemahoning today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 09:45 PM EDT, the water level was 2.34 ft. Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Sinnemahoning Creek at Sinnemahoning rising or falling?

Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Sinnemahoning Creek at Sinnemahoning normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Sinnemahoning Creek at Sinnemahoning?

The highest level on record is 21.78 ft on June 23, 1972.

Is Sinnemahoning Creek at Sinnemahoning expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.20 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 08:00 PM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:01543500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 41.31728, -78.10306 (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	2.34 ft	2026-10-20 01:45	Provisional
Flow	252 cfs	2026-10-20 01:45	Provisional

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