West Branch Susquehanna River at West Milton
Union County, Pennsylvania
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 1972 | 34.55 ft | — |
| Mar 17, 1936 | 34.07 ft | — |
| May 31, 1889 | 31.1 ft | — |
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