Major Flood
15 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.
Moderate Flood
13 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
19.5 ft
FEMA 0.2% Annual Chance Flood Level (500-year flood).
17 ft
Flood waters begin to reach the Slate Run Road Bridge.
16 ft
Flood of record from Hurricane Agnes in 1972. Numerous homes in the Pine Creek valley are inundated by high water. Flood waters begin to reach the Beulah Land Road Bridge in Cedar Run.
15 ft
FEMA 1% Annual Chance Flood Level (100-year flood). Many homes and cabins located along Pine Creek are affected by high water. Flood waters begin to reach the Route 414 Bridge on the north side of Slate Run.
14 ft
FEMA 2% Annual Chance Flood Level (50-year flood).
13 ft
High water affects numerous homes and cabins from Cedar Run downstream.
12 ft
A few residences along the left bank of Pine Creek in the vicinity of cedar run are inundated. A number of homes and cabins in the vicinity of Jersey Mills are also affected.
11 ft
FEMA 10% Annual Chance Flood Level (10-year flood). Some low lying areas adjacent to Pine Creek are inundated by high water.
9 ft
High water is expected on Pine Creek. River interests are encouraged to monitor conditions in their vicinity. Some low lying areas near the creek are affected by high water.
7 ft
High water is occurring on Pine Creek. River interests are encouraged to monitor conditions. Some low lying areas adjacent to the creek may be affected by high water.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 1972 | 16 ft | 66,000 cfs |
| May 27, 1946 | 14.39 ft | 52,000 cfs |
| Sep 25, 1975 | 13.41 ft | 44,300 cfs |
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Pine Creek at Cedar Run?
The Pine Creek at Cedar Run gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01548500) 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 Pine Creek at Cedar Run?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Pine Creek at Cedar Run is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
How do I get alerts when Pine Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Pine Creek at Cedar Run 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 Pine Creek at Cedar Run gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania at coordinates 41.5217°N, 77.4478°W. USGS site number: 01548500. 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
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.