Major Flood
17 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
14 ft
Minor Flood
13 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
What Floods at Each Level
18.1 ft
Flood of record from September 1975.
17 ft
Widespread flooding occurs on the right, or south bank. Most of Lawrenceville will be evacuated.
16 ft
Numerous homes on the right, or south bank are affected by flood waters.
15.5 ft
FEMA 0.2% Annual Chance Flood Level (500-year flood).
14.5 ft
FEMA 1% Annual Chance Flood Level (100-year flood).
14 ft
Several homes are flooded on the right, or south bank.
13 ft
The right or south bank overflows near Lawrenceville, affecting homes in low lying areas.
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 25, 1975 | 18.13 ft | 43,700 cfs |
| Jun 22, 1972 | 17.26 ft | 40,500 cfs |
| Feb 24, 1977 | 16.99 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LWVP1
River
Cowanesque River
County
Tioga, PA
Coordinates
41.9967°N, 77.1403°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Cowanesque River near Lawrenceville?
The Cowanesque River near Lawrenceville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01520000) 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 Cowanesque River near Lawrenceville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Cowanesque River near Lawrenceville is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
How do I get alerts when Cowanesque River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Cowanesque River near Lawrenceville 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 Cowanesque River near Lawrenceville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Tioga County, Pennsylvania at coordinates 41.9967°N, 77.1403°W. USGS site number: 01520000. 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.