West Branch Susquehanna River at Renovo, 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.

• 36 ftFEMA 0.2% Annual Chance Flood Level (500-year flood).
• 29.4 ftFlood of record from March 1936. Flood waters begin to reach the Fourth Street Bridge.
• 28 ftWidespread catastrophic flooding occurs on both banks of the river. The majority of homes and businesses are affected. The area is virtually "cutoff" from communicating with and traveling to the outside world due to flooded roads.
• 26 ftAlmost 50 percent of Renovo is inundated. The sewage treatment plant is inoperable. Transportation into and out of Renovo are severely limited. Water supply is also affected.
• 25.5 ftFEMA 1% Annual Chance Flood Level (100-year flood).
• 25 ftThe right, or south bank begins to overflow. Widespread flooding occurs along the left bank.
• 24 ftWidespread flooding occurs on the left, or north bank, with many homes and businesses affected.
• 23.5 ftFEMA 2% Annual Chance Flood Level (50-year flood).
• 22 ftMajor Flood Stage. Many homes and businesses on the left, or north bank are affected. Many streets are also inundated.
• 20 ftA number of homes on the left, or north bank are affected by high water.
• 18 ftModerate Flood Stage. Several homes are inundated to the first floor by high water on the left, or north bank of the river.
• 17.5 ftFEMA 10% Annual Chance Flood Level (10-year flood).
• 16 ftMinor Flood Stage. The left, or north bank overflows, affecting low lying areas.

Highest crests on record

1. 29.39 ft — March 18, 1936
2. 27.3 ft — June 1, 1889
3. 26.56 ft — June 23, 1972
4. 23 ft — May 21, 1894
5. 21.96 ft — November 26, 1950

Recent crests: 16.11 ft (September 11, 2018) · 18.25 ft (December 1, 2010) · 21.14 ft (September 18, 2004) · 20.72999954223633 ft (January 20, 1996) · 15.4 ft (February 15, 1984)

Up and down the river, and nearby

• UpstreamWest Branch Susquehanna River at Karthaus, PA
• DownstreamWest Branch Susquehanna River at Lock Haven, PA
• Young Womans Creek near Renovo, PA
• Kettle Creek near Westport, PA
• Kettle Creek at Cross Fork, PA
• Beech Creek at Monument, PA
• First Fork Sinnemahoning Creek near Sinnemahoning, PA
• Sinnemahoning Creek at Sinnemahoning, PA
• East Fork Sinnemahoning Creek at Wharton Township, PA
• Marsh Creek at Blanchard, PA