Susquehanna River at Meshoppen
Pennsylvania — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania on the Susquehanna River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 01533400, 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
40 ft
Moderate Flood
31 ft
Minor Flood
27 ft
Action Stage
25 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
44.48 ft
Flood of record from Tropical Storm Lee in September 2011. Severe inundation of many townships and villages occurs along the river.
43.5 ft
Flood stage from Hurricane Agnes in 1972. Severe inundation of many townships and villages occurred along the river.
40 ft
Major flood stage. Many homes and roads on both sides of the river are flooded. This includes much of the Village of Meshoppen.
36.34 ft
This is the flood crest from the January 1996 rain and snow melt flood.
34 ft
Extensive flooding occurs in the Myo beach area. Flooding spreads downstream from Tunkhannock to the Falls area. About 100 homes are impacted with first floor flooding.
32 ft
Flooding reaches the intersection of Bridge Street and U.S. Route 6. At this stage, water also backs up along the Tunkhannock Creek and affects homes on the north bank of the creek extending along Harding Street and Business Route 6.
31 ft
Moderate flood stage. Cottages along the river bank from Laceyville to Black Walnut are affected. The ball fields in Meshoppen are flooded. Homes and cottages on the Mehoopany side, and on the waters edge near Tunkhannock are affected.
27 ft
Flood stage. Between 27 and 28 feet, flood waters close off the railroad underpasses at Myo Beach and Lott Road. Access to several homes in the Myo Beach area is cut off.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2011 | 44.48 ft | 293,000 cfs |
| Sep 8, 2011 | 44.48 ft | 293,000 cfs |
| Jun 22, 1972 | 43.51 ft | 331,500 cfs |
| Jun 22, 1972 | 43.51 ft | 331,500 cfs |
| Jan 19, 1996 | 36.34 ft | 226,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MHPP1
River
Susquehanna River
County
Wyoming, PA
Coordinates
41.6072°N, 76.0506°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Susquehanna River at Meshoppen?
The Susquehanna River at Meshoppen gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01533400) 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 Susquehanna River at Meshoppen?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Susquehanna River at Meshoppen is 27 feet. Action stage begins at 25 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 31 feet, and major flooding at 40 feet.
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Where is the Susquehanna River at Meshoppen gauge located?
The gauge is located in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania at coordinates 41.6072°N, 76.0506°W. USGS site number: 01533400. 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.