Major Flood
18 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
14 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
25.4 ft
water reaches gage house recorder shelf
25 ft
water reaches house landward and slightly downstream of gagehouse
22.2 ft
water reaches gage house floor
18 ft
water reaches Village 1 Camper Cabins in Camp Allegheny
14 ft
waste water treatment plant at Camp allegheny is flooded
12 ft
water reaches Camp Allegheny Activities Building and waste water treatment plant
9 ft
flooding begins at house on left descending bank about 1.5 miles below 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 1937 | 12.05 ft | 19,000 cfs |
| Oct 15, 1954 | 10.23 ft | 15,700 cfs |
| Sep 9, 2004 | 9.48 ft | 11,800 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WURP1
River
Slippery Rock Creek
County
Lawrence, PA
Coordinates
40.8839°N, 80.2339°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Slippery Rock Creek at Wurtemburg?
The Slippery Rock Creek at Wurtemburg gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03106500) 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 Slippery Rock Creek at Wurtemburg?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Slippery Rock Creek at Wurtemburg is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
How do I get alerts when Slippery Rock Creek rises?
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Where is the Slippery Rock Creek at Wurtemburg gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania at coordinates 40.8839°N, 80.2339°W. USGS site number: 03106500. 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.