Loyalhanna Creek at Kingston
Pennsylvania — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania on the Loyalhanna Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 03045000, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
20 ft
Moderate Flood
18 ft
Minor Flood
17 ft
Action Stage
13 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
19 ft
CREEK IS BANKFULL ON LEFT DOWNSTREAM BANK BELOW ROUTE 217 BRIDGE
17.5 ft
WATER REACHES BOTTOM OF BRIDGE DECK ON ROUTE 217 JUST UPSTREAM OF GAGE BRIDGE
17 ft
WATER REACHES ROUTE 30 NEAR GAGE
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 | 15.8 ft | 29,700 cfs |
| Oct 14, 1954 | 15.8 ft | 29,700 cfs |
| Mar 17, 1936 | 15.5 ft | 21,000 cfs |
| Mar 17, 1936 | 15.5 ft | 21,000 cfs |
| Sep 18, 2004 | 13.09 ft | 17,400 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
KINP1
River
Loyalhanna Creek
County
Westmoreland, PA
Coordinates
40.2926°N, 79.3406°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Loyalhanna Creek at Kingston?
The Loyalhanna Creek at Kingston gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03045000) 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 Loyalhanna Creek at Kingston?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Loyalhanna Creek at Kingston is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 13 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Loyalhanna Creek rises?
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Where is the Loyalhanna Creek at Kingston gauge located?
The gauge is located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania at coordinates 40.2926°N, 79.3406°W. USGS site number: 03045000. 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
- Stage may be affected by ice.