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River gauge, Tuscarora Creek, Pennsylvania, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 79.5 cfs
History
What this means
Tuscarora Creek near Port Royal is at 3.47 ft, in the normal range.
It is 6.53 ft below the flood stage of 10.00 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 3.47 ft and 3.73 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 25.10 ftJune 23, 1972
Floating and fishing near Tuscarora Creek near Port Royal
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 10.00 ft, 6.53 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25.10 ft | June 23, 1972 |
| 2 | 18.49 ft | September 18, 2004 |
| 3 | 16.47 ft | May 17, 2014 |
| 4 | 16.34 ft | September 7, 2011 |
| 5 | 16.11 ft | September 2, 2021 |
| 6 | 14.72 ft | December 25, 2020 |
| 7 | 13.43 ft | September 10, 2011 |
| 8 | 13.15 ft | July 26, 2018 |
| 9 | 13.03 ft | April 4, 2024 |
| 10 | 12.99 ft | January 10, 2024 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Tuscarora Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscarora Creek above South AddisonRiver gauge, Tuscarora Creek | 3.51 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 108 mi |
| Tuscarora Creek above MartinsburgRiver gauge, Tuscarora Creek | 2.36 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 78 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bixler Run near LoysvilleRiver gauge, Bixler Run | 6.9 cfs | Normal | −0.3 cfs | 10 mi |
| Juniata River at LewistownRiver gauge, Juniata River | 4.04 ft | Below flood stage | −0.14 ft | 10 mi |
| Kishacoquillas Creek at ReedsvilleRiver gauge, Kishacoquillas Creek | 166 cfs | High | −11.0 cfs | 13 mi |
| Juniata River at NewportRiver gauge, Juniata River | 4.10 ft | Below flood stage | −0.08 ft | 15 mi |
| Sherman Creek at Shermans DaleRiver gauge, Sherman Creek | 1.16 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 19 mi |
| East Mahantango Creek near DalmatiaRiver gauge, East Mahantango Creek | 115 cfs | Normal | −7.0 cfs | 27 mi |
| Conodoguinet Creek near HogestownRiver gauge, Conodoguinet Creek | 1.78 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 28 mi |
| Juniata River at Mapleton DepotRiver gauge, Juniata River | 3.38 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 28 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for Tuscarora Creek near Port Royal?
The official flood stage is 10.00 ft. The level is currently 6.53 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 Tuscarora Creek near Port Royal today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 11:00 PM EDT, the water level was 3.47 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Tuscarora Creek near Port Royal rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.24 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Tuscarora Creek near Port Royal normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Tuscarora Creek near Port Royal?
The highest level on record is 25.10 ft on June 23, 1972.
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:01566000(Agency page)- Coordinates
40.51536, -77.41916(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
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 3.47 ft | 2026-10-21 03:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 79.5 cfs | 2026-10-21 03:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Tuscarora Creek near Port Royal (usgs:01566000). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/pennsylvania/tuscarora-creek-near-port-royal
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