Major Flood
15 ft
Current Water Level
Gage Height
Loading...
Streamflow
Loading...
Last Reading
Loading...
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
13 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
34.6 ft
Approximate level of the FEMA 0.2% Annual Chance Flood level (500-year flood).
27.9 ft
Flood of record from Hurricane Agnes in 1972.
27 ft
Flood waters begin to reach the South Duke Street Bridge.
26.1 ft
Approximate level of the FEMA 1% Annual Chance Flood level (100-year flood).
22.6 ft
Flood waters begin to reach the New Holland Pike Bridge, and the Eden Road Bridge. Approximate level of the FEMA 2% Annual Chance Flood level (50-year flood).
20 ft
Flood waters begin to reach the East King Street Bridge, the East Strawberry Street Bridge and the bridge at the water treatment facility.
17 ft
Flood waters begin to reach the Hunsecker's Mill Covered Bridge.
15.6 ft
Approximate level of the FEMA 10% Annual Chance Flood level (10-year flood).
15 ft
Many homes near the river are affected by high water.
14 ft
The footbridge near the confluence of Stauffer Run begins to flood.
13 ft
Several homes are affected by high water.
11 ft
Grofftown Road will flood.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
Loading chart data...
Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 1972 | 27.9 ft | 50,300 cfs |
| Sep 8, 2011 | 21.3 ft | 29,699 cfs |
| Sep 2, 2021 | 18.49 ft | 22,990 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LNCP1
River
Conestoga River
County
Lancaster, PA
Coordinates
40.0500°N, 76.2775°W
Get Flood Alerts for Conestoga River
StormCast monitors this gauge and sends a push notification to your phone when the water level crosses into a new flood category — even at 3 AM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Conestoga River at Lancaster?
The Conestoga River at Lancaster gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01576500) 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 Conestoga River at Lancaster?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Conestoga River at Lancaster is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
How do I get alerts when Conestoga River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Conestoga River at Lancaster 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 Conestoga River at Lancaster gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania at coordinates 40.0500°N, 76.2775°W. USGS site number: 01576500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Conestoga River at Conestoga
More Resources
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.