RIVER GAUGE · LACKAWANNA RIVER
Lackawanna River at Old Forge
Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
Water level2.42 ft
Flow146 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action7 ft
Minor flood11 ft
Moderate flood13 ft
Major flood16 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 16 ft
Major flooding begins. Many homes and businesses begin to be affected at this level.
- 13 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Water begins to affect some homes and businesses on both sides of the river
- 11 ft
Minor flooding begins. Some roadways near the river in Old Forge and Moosic begin to be affected.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 1955 | 20.05 ft | 31,000 cfs |
| Jul 27, 1934 | 17 ft | 25,000 cfs |
| Sep 18, 2004 | 16.7 ft | 23,800 cfs |
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