Major Flood
20 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
12 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
13.2 ft
Route 522 closes.
12 ft
Flood waters from Aughwick Creek cover portions of Gilbo Road, Aughwick Mills Road and Keystone Road in Shirley Township.
10 ft
Aughwick Creek at Shirleysburg exceeds its banks. Several homes are affected.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 18, 1996 | 19.46 ft | 44,400 cfs |
| Sep 18, 2004 | 18.5 ft | 21,400 cfs |
| Sep 2, 2021 | 15.51 ft | 18,451 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SLYP1
River
Aughwick Creek
County
Huntingdon, PA
Coordinates
40.2819°N, 77.8908°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Aughwick Creek at Shirleysburg?
The Aughwick Creek at Shirleysburg gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01564512) 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 Aughwick Creek at Shirleysburg?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Aughwick Creek at Shirleysburg is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Aughwick Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Aughwick Creek at Shirleysburg to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Aughwick Creek at Shirleysburg gauge located?
The gauge is located in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania at coordinates 40.2819°N, 77.8908°W. USGS site number: 01564512. 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.