RIVER GAUGE · COWANESQUE RIVER
Cowanesque River near Lawrenceville
Tioga County, Pennsylvania
Water level7.46 ft
Flow81 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action11 ft
Minor flood13 ft
Moderate flood14 ft
Major flood17 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 | — |
More on Cowanesque River
DownstreamTioga River at Lindley
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