RIVER GAUGE · WEST BRANCH SUSQUEHANNA RIVER
West Branch Susquehanna River at Karthaus
Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
Water level3.43 ft
Flow2,470 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action16 ft
Minor flood19 ft
Moderate flood22 ft
Major flood24 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 24 ft
A number of homes are affected by high water.
- 22 ft
Several homes in low lying areas near Mosquito Creek are affected.
- 19 ft
The left, or west bank overflows.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 1936 | 24.5 ft | 135,000 cfs |
| Jun 22, 1972 | 18.57 ft | 84,300 cfs |
| Mar 9, 1964 | 15.98 ft | 63,500 cfs |
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