Major Flood
18.5 ft
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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
17 ft
Minor Flood
15.5 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
21 ft
This is the record river crest which occurred during the 2011 Tropical Storm Lee flood. Extensive flooding occurred throughout Monroeton to South Towanda.
20.9 ft
This is the crest height of the flood waters after the rapid snowmelt and heavy rain event January 19 1996. Extensive flooding occurred throughout Monroeton to South Towanda.
20.5 ft
FEMA flood insurance risk maps indicate that this level, as measured at the stream gage, marks the 1% (100 year) floodplain. Your property is at risk for flooding during a major flood event. A 100 year flood is a flood that has a 1 percent chance of occurring in any year.
18.5 ft
Serious flooding extends to Canton Avenue and Shaw Boulevard, all the way downriver to South Towanda. Portions of Route 220 are flooded. Bradford County Airport is inundated. This flood level is near the level of the March 1936 historic flood.
17.4 ft
This is the approximate flood crest from August 14, 2018. Homes in Monroeton are flooded along Brocktown Road up to Spencer, Dalipiaz and Berwick Drives. Hangers at the airport begin to flood.
17 ft
This is the approximate flood stage from November 1, 2019. Homes in Monroeton are flooded along Brocktown Road up to Spencer, Dalpiaz and Berwick Drives. Hangers at the airport begin to flood.
15.5 ft
Water begins spreading into the backyards, and surrounding homes, along Brocktown Road southwest of Monroeton. Widespread agricultural flooding occurs downstream to the confluence of the Susquehanna River.
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 | 20.97 ft | 64,259 cfs |
| Jan 19, 1996 | 20.86 ft | 67,900 cfs |
| Sep 17, 2004 | 18.99 ft | 23,900 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MONP1
River
Towanda Creek
County
Bradford, PA
Coordinates
41.7069°N, 76.4850°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Towanda Creek at Monroeton?
The Towanda Creek at Monroeton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01532000) 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 Towanda Creek at Monroeton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Towanda Creek at Monroeton is 15.5 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 18.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Towanda Creek rises?
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Where is the Towanda Creek at Monroeton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Bradford County, Pennsylvania at coordinates 41.7069°N, 76.4850°W. USGS site number: 01532000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Upstream: Towanda Creek at Franklindale
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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.