Swatara Creek at Middletown
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 23.29 ft
Flood of Record. Level of flooding associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee on September 9 2011.
- 20 ft
Widespread flooding of structures...including the trailer park at Harborton Place and Caravan Court.
- 18 ft
Widespread flooding occurs. Numerous homes are affected by high water. Route 230 is affected. Flooding begins in the vicinity of Hoffer Park.
- 15 ft
Flooding begins in the vicinity of Few Avenue and near the community swimming pool.
- 12 ft
Both banks overflow upstream of the Vine Street Bridge and several basements are affected.
- 11 ft
Minor overbank flooding begins near the Vine Street Bridge downstream to the Susquehanna River.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2011 | 23.29 ft | — |
| Mar 12, 2011 | 16.36 ft | — |
| Jul 26, 2018 | 16.19 ft | — |
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