Susquehanna River at Wilkes Barre
Critical Stages
10' - Action
22' - Flood
28' - Moderate
30' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 9:45 AM EST 12/14/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 4.37 ft
Flow: 12.7 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 PM 12/14 | 0.8 | 2.97 |
| 7 PM 12/14 | 0.8 | 2.97 |
| 1 AM 12/15 | 0.8 | 2.97 |
| 7 AM 12/15 | 0.7 | 2.77 |
| 1 PM 12/15 | 0.7 | 2.77 |
| 7 PM 12/15 | 0.7 | 2.77 |
| 1 AM 12/16 | 0.7 | 2.77 |
| 7 AM 12/16 | 0.7 | 2.77 |
| 1 PM 12/16 | 0.7 | 2.77 |
| 7 PM 12/16 | 0.7 | 2.77 |
| 1 AM 12/17 | 0.6 | 2.58 |
| 7 AM 12/17 | 0.6 | 2.58 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 9:45 AM 12/14 | 4.37 | 12.7 |
| 9:30 AM 12/14 | 4.38 | 12.7 |
| 9:15 AM 12/14 | 4.39 | 12.8 |
| 9:00 AM 12/14 | 4.39 | 12.8 |
| 8:45 AM 12/14 | 4.4 | 12.8 |
| 8:30 AM 12/14 | 4.39 | 12.8 |
| 8:15 AM 12/14 | 4.39 | 12.8 |
| 8:00 AM 12/14 | 4.39 | 12.8 |
| 7:45 AM 12/14 | 4.41 | 12.8 |
| 7:30 AM 12/14 | 4.46 | 13 |
| 7:15 AM 12/14 | 4.46 | 13 |
| 7:00 AM 12/14 | 4.46 | 13 |
| 6:45 AM 12/14 | 4.47 | 13.1 |
| 6:30 AM 12/14 | 4.48 | 13.1 |
| 6:15 AM 12/14 | 4.5 | 13.2 |
| 6:00 AM 12/14 | 4.49 | 13.1 |
| 5:45 AM 12/14 | 4.46 | 13 |
| 5:30 AM 12/14 | 4.44 | 13 |
| 5:15 AM 12/14 | 4.43 | 12.9 |
| 5:00 AM 12/14 | 4.44 | 13 |
| 4:45 AM 12/14 | 4.44 | 13 |
| 4:30 AM 12/14 | 4.45 | 13 |
| 4:15 AM 12/14 | 4.46 | 13 |
| 4:00 AM 12/14 | 4.48 | 13.1 |
| 3:45 AM 12/14 | 4.49 | 13.1 |
| 3:30 AM 12/14 | 4.52 | 13.2 |
| 3:15 AM 12/14 | 4.54 | 13.3 |
| 3:00 AM 12/14 | 4.5 | 13.2 |
| 2:45 AM 12/14 | 4.54 | 13.3 |
| 2:30 AM 12/14 | 4.57 | 13.4 |
48.1' -
Height of the instrument shelf. Inundation at this point will stop gauge from operating.
42.66' -
Record flood stage of September 9, 2011. Remnants of Tropical Storm Lee.
41' -
Maximum effective design of levee protection for the city of Wilkes-Barre. Levee height above this level may not provide protection.
40.9' -
Flood stage from Hurricane Agnes, June 24, 1972.
36' -
Nescopeck borough begins to flood.
35' -
Dundee area in Hanover Township begins to flood. US Route 11 in Edwardsville floods.
33' -
Mocanaqua begins to flood.
32' -
Main Street in Shickshinny floods.
31' -
Hollenback Park in Wilkes-Barre, Duryea and West Pittston are affected. The Brookside area begins to flood.
30' -
Major flooding begins. US Route 11 in Avondale is covered by flood water. Main Street in Shickshinny begins to flood. Flooding begins to affect areas of Wilkes-Barre upstream of North Street bridge, including the Court House.
29' -
US Route 11 in Shickshinny is closed. River Road in Port Blanchard and West Pittston begin to flood. PP&L Riverlands facilities begin to flood.
28' -
Moderate flooding begins. US Route 11 in West Nanticoke is closed. Canal Street in West Nanticoke begins to flood.
27' -
US Route 11 in West Nanticoke and River Road in Plainsville begin to flood.
24' -
Canal Street in Shickshinny and lowlands in Pittston begin to flood.
22' -
Minor flooding begins. Lowlands in Plainsville, Plymouth Flats, West Nanticoke and Shickshinny flood. Maximum effective design of levee protection in the City of Wilkes-Barre is 41 feet.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2011 | 42.66 |
| Jun 24, 1972 | 40.91 |
| Sep 27, 1975 | 35.06 |
| Sep 19, 2004 | 34.96 |
| Jan 20, 1996 | 34.45 |
| Jun 28, 2006 | 34.14 |
| Mar 18, 1865 | 33.1 |
| Mar 20, 1936 | 33.07 |
| May 29, 1946 | 32.01 |
| Apr 1, 1940 | 31.53 |
| Mar 2, 1902 | 31.4 |
| Mar 7, 1979 | 31.02 |
| Apr 4, 2005 | 30.88 |
| Mar 10, 1964 | 30.74 |
| Mar 9, 1904 | 30.6 |
| Apr 2, 1993 | 29.87 |
| Dec 14, 1983 | 29.76 |
| Apr 7, 1984 | 29.63 |
| Apr 2, 1960 | 29.6 |
| Jan 1, 1943 | 29.37 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
