Major Flood
22 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
20 ft
Minor Flood
17 ft
Action Stage
14.1 ft
What Floods at Each Level
24 ft
Water reaches First floor of homes and covers lane in Saint Charles.
22 ft
Water begins to overtop bridge on State Route 1005.
20 ft
Water begins to surrond several homes in Saint Charles and the gage house.
17 ft
Water begins to overflow natural bank on left downstream bank in Saint Charles.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 19, 1996 | 23.9 ft | 66,300 cfs |
| Mar 17, 1936 | 18.6 ft | 37,000 cfs |
| Sep 17, 2004 | 18.52 ft | 35,800 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SNCP1
River
Red Bank Creek
County
Armstrong, PA
Coordinates
40.9944°N, 79.3944°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Red Bank Creek at St Charles?
The Red Bank Creek at St Charles gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03032500) 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 Red Bank Creek at St Charles?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Red Bank Creek at St Charles is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 14.1 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 22 feet.
How do I get alerts when Red Bank Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Red Bank Creek at St Charles 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 Red Bank Creek at St Charles gauge located?
The gauge is located in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania at coordinates 40.9944°N, 79.3944°W. USGS site number: 03032500. 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
- The above river forecast includes future rainfall/snowmelt. Forecast stages may be different if the actual rainfall/snowmelt is different than the forecast rainfall/snowmelt.
- Stage may be affected by ice.