West Branch Susquehanna River at Lock Haven

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What floods at each level

• 39.5 ft

  Approximate level of the FEMA 0.2% Annual Chance Flood level (500-year flood).

• 35.5 ft

  Flood waters begin to reach teh Woodward Avenue Bridge.

• 34.5 ft

  Flood waters begin to reach the North Jay Street Bridge.

• 33.5 ft

  Approximate level of the FEMA 1% Annual Chance Flood level (100-year flood).

• 32.5 ft

  Flood of record from 1936. Flood waters begin to reach teh railroad bridge crossing the river near Farrandsville.

• 31 ft

  Approximate level of the FEMA 2% Annual Chance Flood level (50-year flood).

• 30.5 ft

  Flood waters begin to reach the first Island Road Bridge.

• 27 ft

  Approximately 75 percent of Lock Haven would be inundated if the levee system was not in place.

• 25 ft

  Numerous homes and businesses would be flooded if the levee system was not in place. Approximate level of the FEMA 10% Annual Chance Flood level (10-year flood).

• 23 ft

  Considerable flooding would occur if the levee system was not in place.

• 21 ft

  The right, or south bank overflows in areas not protected by the levee system.

• 19 ft

  River interests should monitor conditions for continued rising water levels.

• 17 ft

  River interests should monitor conditions for continued rising water levels. Historically, at these levels, homes downstream along the antes creek are affected.

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