Moderate Flood
8 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: AVEP1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Minor Flood
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
8.6 ft
Road surface on the R/D bank side of Browntown Road bridge.
8 ft
Bridge deck surface in the center of the Browntown Road bridge.
7.6 ft
Base of building on the R/D bank on the downstream side of the Browntown Road bridge.
7.5 ft
Road surface on L/D side of the Browntown Road bridge.
6.1 ft
Bottom of bridge deck in the center of the Browntown Road bridge.
4.8 ft
Bankfull on R/D bank of downstream side of bridge.
4.59 ft
Fence near the closest house on the L/D bank of Cross Creek on the upstream side of the Browntown Road bridge.
3.8 ft
Flood Plain on L/D bank on upstream side of the Browntown Road Bridge.
-1.2 ft
Low flow level of the Cross Creek on 15 October 2008 as 1230 GMT below the Browntown Road Bridge.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
AVEP1
River
Cross Creek
County
Washington, PA
Coordinates
40.2764°N, 80.4675°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Cross Creek at Avella?
The Cross Creek at Avella gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Cross Creek at Avella?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Cross Creek at Avella is 7 feet. Action stage begins at N/A feet. Moderate flooding starts at 8 feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.
How do I get alerts when Cross Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Cross Creek at Avella 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 Cross Creek at Avella gauge located?
The gauge is located in Washington County, Pennsylvania at coordinates 40.2764°N, 80.4675°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
- Stage may be affected by ice.