Wappasening Creek near Windham Center, PA
River level and flood forecast · Bradford County
Normal5.7 ftas of Mon 3:45 PM
The river is 6.3 ft below flood stage (12 ft).
Flow: 33 cubic feet per second (USGS).
The last 7 days and the forecast
NWS forecast issued Sun, Dec 31, 7 PM. Forecasts change as rain falls and as upstream water arrives.
Flood stages
| Major flood stage | 14.5 ft |
| Moderate flood stage | 13 ft |
| Flood stage | 12 ft |
| Action stage | 11 ft |
| Record crest (December 18, 2023) | 13.31 ft |
What floods at each level
From the National Weather Service, highest first.
- 16.1 ftThis was the crest of the July 23, 2017 flash flood. Dozens of properties were flooded along the reach of the creek. Numerous evacuations and swift water rescues occurred. Bridges, roads and homes were inundated from Windham Township to the confluence with the Susquehanna River in Nichols, NY.
- 14.5 ftWidespread flooding occurs from Windham Township through the Town of Nichols. Evacuations and water rescues have occurred in the past at this level and higher. Several properties along State routes PA 187 and NY 282 are severely flooded. Bridge scouring and washouts have occurred. Kirby Park in Nichols may flood.
- 13 ftSerious flooding develops in Windham Township with flood waters affecting properties, roads and bridges between PA 187 and Huddle Road, and along Leraysville Road. Road flooding and closures begin along NY Route 282.
- 12 ftFlooding of mainly agricultural land begins along Leraysville Road and other locations along PA State Route 187.
- 11 ftState and county emergency management officials begin flood monitoring and notification activities when water is rising.
Highest crests on record
- 13.31 ft — December 18, 2023
- 12.28 ft — August 9, 2024
Recent crests: 12.28 ft (August 9, 2024) · 13.31 ft (December 18, 2023)
Up and down the river, and nearby
Not an official source. River levels, forecasts, flood stages and impacts are from the National Weather Service (WPSP1); flow from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings are provisional. In a flood, follow your local officials and the NWS at weather.gov.