Minor Flood
5 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.
Action Stage
3.7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
9 ft
Several houses in ursina are surrounded by water
5 ft
Rt 281 closed due to flooding just north of confluence
2.29 ft
Backed up drains cause basement flooding in ursina
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 1954 | 10.63 ft | 109,000 cfs |
| Aug 5, 2000 | 9 ft | 8,700 cfs |
| Sep 10, 2018 | 7.89 ft | 7,877 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
URSP1
River
Laurel Hill Creek
County
Somerset, PA
Coordinates
39.8203°N, 79.3217°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Laurel Hill Creek at Ursina?
The Laurel Hill Creek at Ursina gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03080000) 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 Laurel Hill Creek at Ursina?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Laurel Hill Creek at Ursina is 5 feet. Action stage begins at 3.7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at N/A feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.
How do I get alerts when Laurel Hill Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Laurel Hill Creek at Ursina 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 Laurel Hill Creek at Ursina gauge located?
The gauge is located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania at coordinates 39.8203°N, 79.3217°W. USGS site number: 03080000. 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