Susquehanna River at Sunbury
Snyder County, Pennsylvania
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 35 ft
Widespread catastrophic flooding occurs in areas outside the flood wall and levee system. This is the design height of the flood protection works anround Sunbury.
- 34 ft
Most areas adjacent to the river, which are not protected by the flood wall and levee system, are affected by high water. Catasrophic flooding occurs in some of these areas.
- 32 ft
Widespread flooding occurs in areas not protected by the flood wall and levee system. Many homes and businesses are affected.
- 30 ft
Widespread flooding occurs in areas not protected by the flood wall and levee system. Many homes and businesses are affected.
- 28 ft
Widespread flooding occurs in areas not protected by the flood wall and levee system. Many homes and businesses are affected.
- 26 ft
High water affects a number of homes and businesses in areas not protected by the flood wall and levee system.
- 24 ft
Both banks overflow. Areas not protected by the flood wall and levee system are affected.
- 22 ft
River interests are encouraged to monitor conditions for further rises.
- 20 ft
River interests are encouraged to monitor conditions for further rises. Shikellamy State Park closed due to high water.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 1972 | 35.8 ft | 620,000 cfs |
| Sep 8, 2011 | 31.66 ft | 462,800 cfs |
| Sep 26, 1975 | 30.62 ft | 439,000 cfs |
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