West Branch Susquehanna River at Jersey Shore, PA

The last 7 days and the forecast

NWS forecast issued Mon, Oct 12, 2:51 PM. Forecasts change as rain falls and as upstream water arrives.

Flood stages

What floods at each level

From the National Weather Service, highest first.

• 44 ftApproximate level of the FEMA 0.2% Annual Chance Flood level (500-year flood).
• 38 ftFlood of record from Hurricane Agnes in 1972. Approximate level of the FEMA 1% Annual Chance Flood level (100-year flood). Flood waters begin to reach the Route 44 Bridge in Antes Fort.
• 36.5 ftApproximate level of the FEMA 2% Annual Chance Flood level (50-year flood).
• 32.5 ftFlood waters begin to reach the Route 44 Bridge in Jersey Shore.
• 32 ftMost of Jersey Shore adjacent to the river is flooded.
• 31.5 ftApproximate level of the FEMA 10% Annual Chance Flood level (10-year flood).
• 29 ftMany homes and businesses in Jersey Shore are affected by high water.
• 28 ftThe left, or north bank overflows. Some homes adjacent to the river are flooded.
• 26 ftThe river overflows onto Log Island.
• 23 ftLong Island (Route 44) and North Main Street in Jersey Shore may be closed to traffic.

Highest crests on record

1. 38.2 ft — June 23, 1972
2. 37.9 ft — March 19, 1936
3. 37.3 ft — June 1, 1889
4. 32.8 ft — November 25, 1950
5. 30.74 ft — September 18, 2004

Recent crests: 30.74 ft (September 18, 2004) · 29.5 ft (January 20, 1996) · 23 ft (April 2, 1993) · 27 ft (February 15, 1984) · 25.5 ft (March 6, 1979)

Up and down the river, and nearby

• UpstreamWest Branch Susquehanna River at Lock Haven, PA
• DownstreamWest Branch Susquehanna River at Williamsport, PA
• Pine Creek near Waterville, PA
• Lycoming Creek near Williamsport, PA
• Bald Eagle Creek near Beech Creek Station, PA
• Lycoming Creek near Trout Run (Camp Susque), PA
• Blockhouse Creek near English Center, PA
• Fishing Creek at Lamar, PA