Shenango River at New Castle
Pennsylvania — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania on the Shenango River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 03104490, 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
23 ft
Moderate Flood
21 ft
Minor Flood
19 ft
Action Stage
15.9 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
24 ft
Flood of Record from March 1913. Stage is estimated based on flow from original gage site.
22.7 ft
Flood waters reach railroad tracks on right downstream bank across the river from the water company.
20.6 ft
Hundreds of homes and businesses flooded in New Castle.
19.5 ft
Water company out of operation unless sandbags have been installed.
18.6 ft
Water reaches the floor level at Water Company Pumping Station.
18.25 ft
Water reaches the gage house tabletop. Gage out of service.
18 ft
Basements are flooded in low lying areas of New Castle.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 1959 | 20.6 ft | 21,400 cfs |
| Jan 22, 1959 | 20.6 ft | 21,400 cfs |
| Oct 16, 1954 | 17.6 ft | 15,242 cfs |
| Oct 16, 1954 | 17.6 ft | 15,242 cfs |
| Jul 17, 1958 | 17.5 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
NCSP1
River
Shenango River
County
Lawrence, PA
Coordinates
41.0178°N, 80.3628°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Shenango River at New Castle?
The Shenango River at New Castle gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03104490) 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 Shenango River at New Castle?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Shenango River at New Castle is 19 feet. Action stage begins at 15.9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 21 feet, and major flooding at 23 feet.
How do I get alerts when Shenango River rises?
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Where is the Shenango River at New Castle gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania at coordinates 41.0178°N, 80.3628°W. USGS site number: 03104490. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: 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.