Susquehanna River at Danville
Critical Stages
15' - Action
20' - Flood
23' - Moderate
30' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 4:30 PM EST 12/16/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 5.64 ft
Flow: 15.1 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 PM 12/16 | 2.9 | 3.46 |
| 1 AM 12/17 | 2.8 | 3.16 |
| 7 AM 12/17 | 2.8 | 3.16 |
| 1 PM 12/17 | 2.8 | 3.16 |
| 7 PM 12/17 | 2.8 | 3.16 |
| 1 AM 12/18 | 2.8 | 3.16 |
| 7 AM 12/18 | 2.8 | 3.16 |
| 1 PM 12/18 | 2.8 | 3.16 |
| 7 PM 12/18 | 2.8 | 3.16 |
| 1 AM 12/19 | 2.9 | 3.46 |
| 7 AM 12/19 | 3.5 | 5.47 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 4:30 PM 12/16 | 5.64 | 15.1 |
| 4:15 PM 12/16 | 5.56 | 14.7 |
| 4:00 PM 12/16 | 5.36 | 13.7 |
| 3:45 PM 12/16 | 5.57 | 14.7 |
| 3:30 PM 12/16 | 5.81 | 16 |
| 3:15 PM 12/16 | 6.33 | 18.9 |
| 3:00 PM 12/16 | 6.33 | 18.9 |
| 2:45 PM 12/16 | 6.29 | 18.6 |
| 2:30 PM 12/16 | 6.25 | 18.4 |
| 2:15 PM 12/16 | 6.19 | 18.1 |
| 12:30 PM 12/16 | 6.02 | 17.1 |
| 12:15 PM 12/16 | 5.99 | 17 |
| 12:00 PM 12/16 | 5.95 | 16.8 |
| 11:45 AM 12/16 | 5.89 | 16.4 |
| 11:30 AM 12/16 | 5.85 | 16.2 |
| 11:15 AM 12/16 | 5.76 | 15.7 |
| 11:00 AM 12/16 | 5.61 | 15 |
| 10:45 AM 12/16 | 5.64 | 15.1 |
| 10:30 AM 12/16 | 5.77 | 15.8 |
| 10:15 AM 12/16 | 5.78 | 15.8 |
| 10:00 AM 12/16 | 5.73 | 15.6 |
| 9:45 AM 12/16 | 5.65 | 15.2 |
| 9:30 AM 12/16 | 5.6 | 14.9 |
| 9:15 AM 12/16 | 5.55 | 14.6 |
| 9:00 AM 12/16 | 5.49 | 14.3 |
| 8:45 AM 12/16 | 5.44 | 14.1 |
| 8:30 AM 12/16 | 5.47 | 14.2 |
| 8:15 AM 12/16 | 5.45 | 14.1 |
| 8:00 AM 12/16 | 5.44 | 14.1 |
| 7:45 AM 12/16 | 5.38 | 13.8 |
41.5' -
Flood waters begin to reach the Rupert Drive Bridge in Catawissa.
38' -
FEMA 0.2 0X0P+0nnual Chance Flood Level (500-year flood).
34' -
Levee system on the right bank begins to overflow. Widespread flooding continues in unprotected areas. Low lying areas within the levee system begin to be affected.
32.3' -
Flood of record from Hurricane Agnes in 1972.
32' -
Areas outside of the levee system experiences widespread flooding. The levee system protects most of Danville to a height of 34 feet.
31.5' -
FEMA 1 0X0P+0nnual Chance Flood Level (100-year flood).
30.5' -
Flood waters begin to reach the Danville Riverside Bridge.
30' -
Much of Riverside on the left bank is affected by high water. Water levels approach the pump station on the right bank just downstream of the highway bridge.
29' -
FEMA 2 0X0P+0nnual Chance Flood Level (50-year flood).
24.5' -
FEMA 10 0X0P+0nnual Chance Flood Level (10-year flood). Flood waters begin to affects residences in Riverside on the left bank of the river.
24' -
Inundation in Riverside on the left bank of the river begins to affect residences.
23' -
Flooding occurs at the state hospital grounds on the east side of town. Backwater produces flooding on Sechler Run in the center of town.
21' -
Basements flood in homes along Mahoning Creek on the right bank of the river.
20' -
Inundation begins in Riverside on the left bank.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Jun 24, 1972 | 32.32 |
| Sep 9, 2011 | 31.55 |
| Mar 9, 1904 | 30.71 |
| Jun 28, 2006 | 28.19 |
| Mar 19, 1936 | 28.01 |
| Mar 18, 1865 | 28 |
| Sep 28, 1975 | 27.52 |
| Sep 19, 2004 | 26.22 |
| Jan 25, 1904 | 26.2 |
| Mar 3, 1902 | 26.2 |
| May 9, 1946 | 25.98 |
| Jan 21, 1996 | 25.969999313354 |
| Apr 2, 1940 | 25.25 |
| Mar 11, 1964 | 25.13 |
| Feb 10, 1904 | 24.6 |
| Apr 4, 2005 | 24.28 |
| Apr 7, 1984 | 24.14 |
| Jan 1, 1943 | 24 |
| Apr 3, 1993 | 23.97 |
| Mar 7, 1979 | 23.93 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
