Major Flood
25.1 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
18 ft
Minor Flood
16 ft
Action Stage
14 ft
What Floods at Each Level
33.43 ft
This is the crest level of Hurricane Agnes in 1972. Severe flooding occurred between River Street and Main Street in Towanda. Several stores, commercial buildings, Borough Hall, the police station and the airport were severely damaged. The James Street bridge collapsed.
30.52 ft
This is the crest level of the 2011 Tropical Storm Lee flood. Flood waters extended into parking lots and residences in the business district along Merrill Parkway. Flooding was along the foundations of the police station and Borough Hall.
30 ft
Flood waters cover The Street level in front of the Towanda Borough Hall and the police station.
28.5 ft
Much of the Merrill Parkway floods. Homes and businesses between Main Street and the Parkway are threatened by flood waters.
25.1 ft
Flood waters spill onto Merrill Parkway. The homes in the Flats area of Towanda are inundated. Homes nearest the river from Sheshequin to north Towanda have several feet of water on the first floor.
24.8 ft
This is the flood crest of the January 1996 rain and snow melt flood. Water reaches the railroad tracks on the bank of the river across from Towanda.
22.3 ft
Flood waters reach the first floor level of cottages in Tarrytown.
21 ft
Flooding threatens the waste water treatment plant in Towanda.
19 ft
Airport Road in Towanda Township is threatened by flooding.
18 ft
Flooding of agricultural lands upstream and downstream of towanda increases. Significant basement flooding begins in the Flats area near the airport.
16 ft
Minor field flooding begins from overflow of both banks up and downstream of Towanda.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 1972 | 33.43 ft | 320,000 cfs |
| Sep 8, 2011 | 30.52 ft | 250,000 cfs |
| Sep 26, 1975 | 27.47 ft | 221,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
TOWP1
River
Susquehanna River
County
Bradford, PA
Coordinates
41.7653°N, 76.4411°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Susquehanna River at Towanda?
The Susquehanna River at Towanda gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01531500) 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 Towanda?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Susquehanna River at Towanda is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 25.1 feet.
How do I get alerts when Susquehanna River rises?
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Where is the Susquehanna River at Towanda gauge located?
The gauge is located in Bradford County, Pennsylvania at coordinates 41.7653°N, 76.4411°W. USGS site number: 01531500. 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.