Tunkhannock Creek at Tunkhannock
Pennsylvania — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania on the Tunkhannock Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 01534000, 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
17 ft
Moderate Flood
14 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
20.9 ft
Crest of June 2006. Significant flooding occurred throughout the valley.
19.97 ft
Rapid snowmelt and heavy rain event flooding event in January 1996.
19.69 ft
Crest from the September 2004 flood. Shadowbrook Resort Golf Club floods. Portions of US Route 6 flooded from Dixon to Tunkhannock.
17 ft
Major flooding begins. Lazy Brook Park is inundated. Widespread evacuations along the creek have taken place in the past. Portions of SR 92 are flooded near East Lemon.
14 ft
Moderate flooding begins. In the past, some evacuations have occurred in Lazy Brook Park, especially the southern parts of Overlook Road and Brookside Boulevard. Cozy Creek Campground is inundated.
12 ft
The Cozy Creek Family Campground begins to flood at this stage.
11 ft
Minor flooding occurs in the floodplain along the river. In the past, some residences have been evacuated along Brookside Park Drive.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2006 | 20.9 ft | 39,500 cfs |
| Jun 28, 2006 | 20.9 ft | 39,500 cfs |
| Jan 18, 1996 | 19.97 ft | 30,300 cfs |
| Jan 18, 1996 | 19.97 ft | 30,300 cfs |
| Sep 18, 2004 | 19.69 ft | 36,500 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
TNKP1
River
Tunkhannock Creek
County
Wyoming, PA
Coordinates
41.5583°N, 75.8950°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tunkhannock Creek at Tunkhannock?
The Tunkhannock Creek at Tunkhannock gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01534000) 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 Tunkhannock Creek at Tunkhannock?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tunkhannock Creek at Tunkhannock is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
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Where is the Tunkhannock Creek at Tunkhannock gauge located?
The gauge is located in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania at coordinates 41.5583°N, 75.8950°W. USGS site number: 01534000. 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.