Major Flood
25 ft
Current Water Level
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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
22 ft
Minor Flood
19 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
What Floods at Each Level
42 ft
Approximate level of the FEMA 0.2% Annual Chance Flood level (500-year flood).
36 ft
Flood waters begin to reach the White Deer Pike Bridge to Watsontown.
34.5 ft
Flood of record from Hurricane Agnes in 1972. Approximate level of the FEMA 1% Annual Chance Flood level (100-year flood).
34 ft
Water level reaches the intersection of Arch and First Streets. Most of Milton is affected by high water.
33 ft
Most of the Borough of Milton is affected by high water. Approximate level of the FEMA 2% Annual Chance Flood level (50-year flood).
32 ft
The milton municipal building floods.
30 ft
Many homes on both banks are affected by high water.
28 ft
Numerous homes in Milton and West Milton are affected by high water.
27 ft
Approximate level of the FEMA 10% Annual Chance Flood level (10-year flood).
25 ft
Numerous homes in Milton and West Milton will flood. High water affects the Con Agra Foods plant in Milton.
22 ft
Homes on South Water Street in Milton are flooded.
21 ft
River Road in West Milton floods. Low lying areas in Milton are inundated.
19 ft
River Road on the right, or west bank in West Milton floods. The left bank overflows in the vicinity of Milton.
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 23, 1972 | 34.55 ft | — |
| Mar 17, 1936 | 34.07 ft | — |
| May 31, 1889 | 31.1 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
ILTP1
River
West Branch Susquehanna River
County
Union, PA
Coordinates
41.0186°N, 76.8653°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of West Branch Susquehanna River at West Milton?
The West Branch Susquehanna River at West Milton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01553240) 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 West Branch Susquehanna River at West Milton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for West Branch Susquehanna River at West Milton is 19 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 22 feet, and major flooding at 25 feet.
How do I get alerts when West Branch Susquehanna River rises?
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Where is the West Branch Susquehanna River at West Milton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Union County, Pennsylvania at coordinates 41.0186°N, 76.8653°W. USGS site number: 01553240. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Upstream: West Branch Susquehanna River at Allenwood
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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.