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20 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
16 ft
Minor Flood
13 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
26.67 ft
Record flood of September 2011. Widespread severe flooding occurs in Sayre, Athens borough and throughout The Valley in both Pennsylvania and New York sides of the river. The Sayre levee was overtopped.
26 ft
River stage height estimated to be the top of the Sayre levee system.
23 ft
River stage height estimated to be at the effective design protection level of the Sayre levee.
22.52 ft
June 2006 flood. Flood waters were at the top of the bank in Athens Borough. Part of the Waste Water Treatment Plant facility was flooded. Some flooding occurred in South Side Athens along River Street. Significant flooding occurred on the east side of river in Athens Township up to Glen Valley Road and Riverside Drive.
21.4 ft
Severe flooding before the levees were built in March 1936.
21.2 ft
This was the level of the 1972 Hurricane Agnes flood.
20 ft
Major flood stage. Severe flooding occurs throughout the flood plain in New York and Pennsylvania. The Sayre Bridge is closed, and access to Sayre and Athens is cut off from the East.
17 ft
The Athens bridge is closed by flooding affecting the approach lanes on the east side of the river. Winding River Drive is flooded. Wildwood Road is closed in places. Riverfront Park in Sayre is inundated.
16 ft
Moderate flood stage. Flooding increases throughout Tioga Point on both sides of the river near Athens Borough. Backwater flooding begins to affect areas in Milltown along Cayuta Creek.
13 ft
Flood stage. Widespread, but minor, flooding of the lowlands occurs along the river from the towns of Barton and Nichols, NY to the Athens Township, PA.
12 ft
Out of bank flows increase in the flood plain near the towns of Barton and Nichols, NY and the Township of Athens, PA. The Cannon Hole neighborhood is affected by flooding. Monitoring of levee gates and pumps occurs in Sayre.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2011 | 26.67 ft | 167,000 cfs |
| Jun 29, 2006 | 22.52 ft | 128,000 cfs |
| Mar 17, 1936 | 21.4 ft | 128,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WVYN6
River
Susquehanna River
County
Bradford, NY
Coordinates
41.9847°N, 76.5014°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Susquehanna River near Waverly?
The Susquehanna River near Waverly gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01515000) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Susquehanna River near Waverly?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Susquehanna River near Waverly is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
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Where is the Susquehanna River near Waverly gauge located?
The gauge is located in Bradford County, New York at coordinates 41.9847°N, 76.5014°W. USGS site number: 01515000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.