West Branch Susquehanna River at Allenwood, PA
USGS 01553025 · Pennsylvania · reports discharge (live), gauge height
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USGS 01553025 · Pennsylvania · reports discharge (live), gauge height
What the agencies suggest
Stand back from the shoreline and be aware of surroundingsRhode Island Department of Environmental Management
General guidance from the readings and the published lines named above, not a fishing forecast. Local rules and closures come first.
Reading Nov 5, 10:45 PM EST · provisional USGS data
Normal for Nov 5 Rising · 24 h Below NWS action stage
Discharge, last 7 days: 169 readings from Oct 29, 11:45 PM EDT to Nov 5, 10:45 PM EST; ranging 2,170 to 2,710 ft³/s; latest 2,580 ft³/s; shaded band: typical range (25th–75th percentile) for each date.
USGS provisional data may be revised. Source: USGS instantaneous values.
| Time | Discharge (ft³/s) | Gauge height (ft) | Normal, 25th–75th (ft³/s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 10:45 PM EST | 2,580 | 7.72 | 2,080–14,700 |
| Nov 5, 9:45 PM EST | 2,580 | 7.72 | 2,080–14,700 |
| Nov 5, 8:45 PM EST | 2,580 | 7.72 | 2,080–14,700 |
| Nov 5, 7:45 PM EST | 2,610 | 7.73 | 2,080–14,700 |
| Nov 5, 6:45 PM EST | 2,580 | 7.72 | 2,080–14,700 |
| Nov 5, 5:45 PM EST | 2,580 | 7.72 | 2,080–14,700 |
| Nov 5, 4:45 PM EST | 2,530 | 7.7 | 2,080–14,700 |
| Nov 5, 3:45 PM EST | 2,480 | 7.68 | 2,080–14,700 |
| Nov 5, 2:45 PM EST | 2,360 | 7.63 | 2,080–14,700 |
| Nov 5, 1:46 PM EST | 2,360 | 7.63 | 2,080–14,700 |
| Nov 5, 12:45 PM EST | 2,330 | 7.62 | 2,080–14,700 |
| Nov 5, 11:45 AM EST | 2,310 | 7.61 | 2,080–14,700 |
| Nov 5, 10:45 AM EST | 2,360 | 7.63 | 2,080–14,700 |
| Nov 5, 9:45 AM EST | 2,360 | 7.63 | 2,080–14,700 |
| Nov 5, 8:45 AM EST | 2,310 | 7.61 | 2,080–14,700 |
| Nov 5, 7:45 AM EST | 2,360 | 7.63 | 2,080–14,700 |
| Nov 5, 6:45 AM EST | 2,330 | 7.62 | 2,080–14,700 |
| Nov 5, 5:45 AM EST | 2,330 | 7.62 | 2,080–14,700 |
| Nov 5, 4:45 AM EST | 2,330 | 7.62 | 2,080–14,700 |
| Nov 5, 3:45 AM EST | 2,310 | 7.61 | 2,080–14,700 |
| Nov 5, 2:45 AM EST | 2,290 | 7.6 | 2,080–14,700 |
| Nov 5, 1:45 AM EST | 2,210 | 7.57 | 2,080–14,700 |
| Nov 5, 12:45 AM EST | 2,170 | 7.55 | 2,080–14,700 |
| Nov 4, 11:45 PM EST | 2,190 | 7.56 | 2,310–17,100 |
| Nov 4, 10:45 PM EST | 2,260 | 7.59 | 2,310–17,100 |
| Nov 4, 9:45 PM EST | 2,260 | 7.59 | 2,310–17,100 |
| Nov 4, 8:45 PM EST | 2,290 | 7.6 | 2,310–17,100 |
| Nov 4, 7:45 PM EST | 2,310 | 7.61 | 2,310–17,100 |
| Nov 4, 6:45 PM EST | 2,310 | 7.61 | 2,310–17,100 |
| Nov 4, 5:45 PM EST | 2,330 | 7.62 | 2,310–17,100 |
| Nov 4, 4:45 PM EST | 2,310 | 7.61 | 2,310–17,100 |
| Nov 4, 3:45 PM EST | 2,290 | 7.6 | 2,310–17,100 |
| Nov 4, 2:45 PM EST | 2,260 | 7.59 | 2,310–17,100 |
| Nov 4, 1:45 PM EST | 2,330 | 7.62 | 2,310–17,100 |
| Nov 4, 12:45 PM EST | 2,310 | 7.61 | 2,310–17,100 |
| Nov 4, 11:45 AM EST | 2,330 | 7.62 | 2,310–17,100 |
| Nov 4, 10:45 AM EST | 2,330 | 7.62 | 2,310–17,100 |
| Nov 4, 9:45 AM EST | 2,330 | 7.62 | 2,310–17,100 |
| Nov 4, 8:45 AM EST | 2,360 | 7.63 | 2,310–17,100 |
| Nov 4, 7:45 AM EST | 2,360 | 7.63 | 2,310–17,100 |
| Nov 4, 6:45 AM EST | 2,360 | 7.63 | 2,310–17,100 |
| Nov 4, 5:45 AM EST | 2,380 | 7.64 | 2,310–17,100 |
| Nov 4, 4:45 AM EST | 2,380 | 7.64 | 2,310–17,100 |
| Nov 4, 3:45 AM EST | 2,380 | 7.64 | 2,310–17,100 |
| Nov 4, 2:45 AM EST | 2,380 | 7.64 | 2,310–17,100 |
| Nov 4, 1:45 AM EST | 2,360 | 7.63 | 2,310–17,100 |
| Nov 4, 12:45 AM EST | 2,330 | 7.62 | 2,310–17,100 |
| Nov 3, 11:45 PM EST | 2,330 | 7.62 | 2,860–18,800 |
| Nov 3, 10:45 PM EST | 2,310 | 7.61 | 2,860–18,800 |
| Nov 3, 9:45 PM EST | 2,310 | 7.61 | 2,860–18,800 |
| Nov 3, 8:45 PM EST | 2,330 | 7.62 | 2,860–18,800 |
| Nov 3, 7:45 PM EST | 2,360 | 7.63 | 2,860–18,800 |
| Nov 3, 6:45 PM EST | 2,360 | 7.63 | 2,860–18,800 |
| Nov 3, 5:45 PM EST | 2,360 | 7.63 | 2,860–18,800 |
| Nov 3, 4:45 PM EST | 2,380 | 7.64 | 2,860–18,800 |
| Nov 3, 3:45 PM EST | 2,380 | 7.64 | 2,860–18,800 |
| Nov 3, 2:45 PM EST | 2,380 | 7.64 | 2,860–18,800 |
| Nov 3, 1:45 PM EST | 2,380 | 7.64 | 2,860–18,800 |
| Nov 3, 12:45 PM EST | 2,380 | 7.64 | 2,860–18,800 |
| Nov 3, 11:45 AM EST | 2,380 | 7.64 | 2,860–18,800 |
| Nov 3, 10:45 AM EST | 2,380 | 7.64 | 2,860–18,800 |
| Nov 3, 9:45 AM EST | 2,410 | 7.65 | 2,860–18,800 |
| Nov 3, 8:45 AM EST | 2,380 | 7.64 | 2,860–18,800 |
| Nov 3, 7:45 AM EST | 2,410 | 7.65 | 2,860–18,800 |
| Nov 3, 6:45 AM EST | 2,410 | 7.65 | 2,860–18,800 |
| Nov 3, 5:45 AM EST | 2,430 | 7.66 | 2,860–18,800 |
| Nov 3, 4:45 AM EST | 2,430 | 7.66 | 2,860–18,800 |
| Nov 3, 3:45 AM EST | 2,430 | 7.66 | 2,860–18,800 |
| Nov 3, 2:45 AM EST | 2,430 | 7.66 | 2,860–18,800 |
| Nov 3, 1:45 AM EST | 2,430 | 7.66 | 2,860–18,800 |
| Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST | 2,430 | 7.66 | 2,860–18,800 |
| Nov 2, 11:45 PM EST | 2,410 | 7.65 | 3,880–19,400 |
| Nov 2, 10:45 PM EST | 2,410 | 7.65 | 3,880–19,400 |
| Nov 2, 9:45 PM EST | 2,410 | 7.65 | 3,880–19,400 |
| Nov 2, 8:45 PM EST | 2,410 | 7.65 | 3,880–19,400 |
| Nov 2, 7:45 PM EST | 2,430 | 7.66 | 3,880–19,400 |
| Nov 2, 6:45 PM EST | 2,430 | 7.66 | 3,880–19,400 |
| Nov 2, 5:45 PM EST | 2,430 | 7.66 | 3,880–19,400 |
| Nov 2, 4:45 PM EST | 2,460 | 7.67 | 3,880–19,400 |
| Nov 2, 3:45 PM EST | 2,460 | 7.67 | 3,880–19,400 |
| Nov 2, 2:45 PM EST | 2,460 | 7.67 | 3,880–19,400 |
| Nov 2, 1:45 PM EST | 2,460 | 7.67 | 3,880–19,400 |
| Nov 2, 12:45 PM EST | 2,460 | 7.67 | 3,880–19,400 |
| Nov 2, 11:45 AM EST | 2,460 | 7.67 | 3,880–19,400 |
| Nov 2, 10:45 AM EST | 2,460 | 7.67 | 3,880–19,400 |
| Nov 2, 9:45 AM EST | 2,460 | 7.67 | 3,880–19,400 |
| Nov 2, 8:45 AM EST | 2,460 | 7.67 | 3,880–19,400 |
| Nov 2, 7:45 AM EST | 2,460 | 7.67 | 3,880–19,400 |
| Nov 2, 6:45 AM EST | 2,460 | 7.67 | 3,880–19,400 |
| Nov 2, 5:45 AM EST | 2,460 | 7.67 | 3,880–19,400 |
| Nov 2, 4:45 AM EST | 2,460 | 7.67 | 3,880–19,400 |
| Nov 2, 3:45 AM EST | 2,460 | 7.67 | 3,880–19,400 |
| Nov 2, 2:45 AM EST | 2,460 | 7.67 | 3,880–19,400 |
| Nov 2, 1:45 AM EST | 2,460 | 7.67 | 3,880–19,400 |
| Nov 2, 12:45 AM EST | 2,460 | 7.67 | 3,880–19,400 |
| Nov 1, 11:45 PM EST | 2,460 | 7.67 | 4,580–26,300 |
| Nov 1, 10:45 PM EST | 2,460 | 7.67 | 4,580–26,300 |
| Nov 1, 9:45 PM EST | 2,460 | 7.67 | 4,580–26,300 |
| Nov 1, 8:45 PM EST | 2,460 | 7.67 | 4,580–26,300 |
| Nov 1, 7:45 PM EST | 2,460 | 7.67 | 4,580–26,300 |
| Nov 1, 6:45 PM EST | 2,480 | 7.68 | 4,580–26,300 |
| Nov 1, 5:45 PM EST | 2,480 | 7.68 | 4,580–26,300 |
| Nov 1, 4:45 PM EST | 2,480 | 7.68 | 4,580–26,300 |
| Nov 1, 3:45 PM EST | 2,480 | 7.68 | 4,580–26,300 |
| Nov 1, 2:45 PM EST | 2,500 | 7.69 | 4,580–26,300 |
| Nov 1, 1:45 PM EST | 2,480 | 7.68 | 4,580–26,300 |
| Nov 1, 12:45 PM EST | 2,500 | 7.69 | 4,580–26,300 |
| Nov 1, 11:45 AM EST | 2,500 | 7.69 | 4,580–26,300 |
| Nov 1, 10:45 AM EST | 2,500 | 7.69 | 4,580–26,300 |
| Nov 1, 9:45 AM EST | 2,480 | 7.68 | 4,580–26,300 |
| Nov 1, 8:45 AM EST | 2,500 | 7.69 | 4,580–26,300 |
| Nov 1, 7:45 AM EST | 2,480 | 7.68 | 4,580–26,300 |
| Nov 1, 6:45 AM EST | 2,500 | 7.69 | 4,580–26,300 |
| Nov 1, 5:45 AM EST | 2,500 | 7.69 | 4,580–26,300 |
| Nov 1, 4:45 AM EST | 2,500 | 7.69 | 4,580–26,300 |
| Nov 1, 3:45 AM EST | 2,500 | 7.69 | 4,580–26,300 |
| Nov 1, 2:45 AM EST | 2,500 | 7.69 | 4,580–26,300 |
| Nov 1, 1:45 AM EST | 2,500 | 7.69 | 4,580–26,300 |
| Nov 1, 1:45 AM EDT | 2,530 | 7.7 | 4,580–26,300 |
| Nov 1, 12:45 AM EDT | 2,530 | 7.7 | 4,580–26,300 |
| Oct 31, 11:45 PM EDT | 2,560 | 7.71 | 3,170–20,400 |
| Oct 31, 10:45 PM EDT | 2,560 | 7.71 | 3,170–20,400 |
| Oct 31, 9:45 PM EDT | 2,560 | 7.71 | 3,170–20,400 |
| Oct 31, 8:45 PM EDT | 2,580 | 7.72 | 3,170–20,400 |
| Oct 31, 7:45 PM EDT | 2,580 | 7.72 | 3,170–20,400 |
| Oct 31, 6:45 PM EDT | 2,610 | 7.73 | 3,170–20,400 |
| Oct 31, 5:45 PM EDT | 2,610 | 7.73 | 3,170–20,400 |
| Oct 31, 4:45 PM EDT | 2,610 | 7.73 | 3,170–20,400 |
| Oct 31, 3:45 PM EDT | 2,610 | 7.73 | 3,170–20,400 |
| Oct 31, 2:45 PM EDT | 2,610 | 7.73 | 3,170–20,400 |
| Oct 31, 1:45 PM EDT | 2,610 | 7.73 | 3,170–20,400 |
| Oct 31, 12:45 PM EDT | 2,630 | 7.74 | 3,170–20,400 |
| Oct 31, 11:45 AM EDT | 2,560 | 7.71 | 3,170–20,400 |
| Oct 31, 10:45 AM EDT | 2,610 | 7.73 | 3,170–20,400 |
| Oct 31, 9:45 AM EDT | 2,610 | 7.73 | 3,170–20,400 |
| Oct 31, 8:45 AM EDT | 2,610 | 7.73 | 3,170–20,400 |
| Oct 31, 7:45 AM EDT | 2,610 | 7.73 | 3,170–20,400 |
| Oct 31, 6:45 AM EDT | 2,610 | 7.73 | 3,170–20,400 |
| Oct 31, 5:45 AM EDT | 2,610 | 7.73 | 3,170–20,400 |
| Oct 31, 4:45 AM EDT | 2,610 | 7.73 | 3,170–20,400 |
| Oct 31, 3:45 AM EDT | 2,580 | 7.72 | 3,170–20,400 |
| Oct 31, 2:45 AM EDT | 2,610 | 7.73 | 3,170–20,400 |
| Oct 31, 1:45 AM EDT | 2,630 | 7.74 | 3,170–20,400 |
| Oct 31, 12:45 AM EDT | 2,630 | 7.74 | 3,170–20,400 |
| Oct 30, 11:45 PM EDT | 2,660 | 7.75 | 2,150–22,200 |
| Oct 30, 10:45 PM EDT | 2,660 | 7.75 | 2,150–22,200 |
| Oct 30, 9:45 PM EDT | 2,660 | 7.75 | 2,150–22,200 |
| Oct 30, 8:45 PM EDT | 2,630 | 7.74 | 2,150–22,200 |
| Oct 30, 7:45 PM EDT | 2,630 | 7.74 | 2,150–22,200 |
| Oct 30, 6:45 PM EDT | 2,660 | 7.75 | 2,150–22,200 |
| Oct 30, 5:45 PM EDT | 2,380 | 7.64 | 2,150–22,200 |
| Oct 30, 4:45 PM EDT | 2,360 | 7.63 | 2,150–22,200 |
| Oct 30, 3:45 PM EDT | 2,360 | 7.63 | 2,150–22,200 |
| Oct 30, 2:45 PM EDT | 2,330 | 7.62 | 2,150–22,200 |
| Oct 30, 1:45 PM EDT | 2,360 | 7.63 | 2,150–22,200 |
| Oct 30, 12:45 PM EDT | 2,380 | 7.64 | 2,150–22,200 |
| Oct 30, 11:45 AM EDT | 2,380 | 7.64 | 2,150–22,200 |
| Oct 30, 10:45 AM EDT | 2,360 | 7.63 | 2,150–22,200 |
| Oct 30, 9:45 AM EDT | 2,680 | 7.76 | 2,150–22,200 |
| Oct 30, 8:45 AM EDT | 2,680 | 7.76 | 2,150–22,200 |
| Oct 30, 7:45 AM EDT | 2,680 | 7.76 | 2,150–22,200 |
| Oct 30, 6:45 AM EDT | 2,680 | 7.76 | 2,150–22,200 |
| Oct 30, 5:45 AM EDT | 2,710 | 7.77 | 2,150–22,200 |
| Oct 30, 4:45 AM EDT | 2,710 | 7.77 | 2,150–22,200 |
| Oct 30, 3:45 AM EDT | 2,710 | 7.77 | 2,150–22,200 |
| Oct 30, 2:45 AM EDT | 2,710 | 7.77 | 2,150–22,200 |
| Oct 30, 1:45 AM EDT | 2,710 | 7.77 | 2,150–22,200 |
| Oct 30, 12:45 AM EDT | 2,710 | 7.77 | 2,150–22,200 |
| Oct 29, 11:45 PM EDT | 2,710 | 7.77 | 1,770–13,000 |
Map of USGS gauge 01553025 and the river around it
Where West Branch Susquehanna River at Allenwood, PA sits, with 5 other gauges on the same river and our water's map point.
Normal for Nov 5: 2,080–14,700 ft³/s (middle half of 11 years of record). Now: 2,580 ft³/s, normal.
Normal for this date. 2,580 ft³/s is between the 25th and 75th percentiles of daily mean flow for Nov 5 at this gauge over 11 years of record (2016–2026): 10th 1,560, 25th 2,080, median 5,590, 75th 14,700, 90th 17,800 ft³/s.
Daily means on record for Nov 5: lowest 1,450 ft³/s, highest 18,400 ft³/s.
Classes as USGS labels them (hyswap: flow categories (WDFN_stats schema) (U.S. Geological Survey) ); percentiles from the USGS daily statistics (U.S. Geological Survey) (approved daily means; the reading is provisional and instantaneous).
Rising over 24 hours: discharge up 14.2%, from 2,260 to 2,580 ft³/s. Rising or falling means a change of more than 10% in discharge (or 0.2 ft of gauge height) over 24 hours; our rule of thumb, not a USGS class.
No current water-temperature reading at this gauge, so no temperature guidance is given. Take a stream thermometer: the trout lines Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission uses are 60°F, 70°F and 72°F.
Species the agency lists for West Branch Susquehanna River: Brown Trout.
Source: Class A Wild Trout Waters (Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission).
Below NWS action stage. The National Weather Service reports this gauge below its action stage. That is not a statement that wading is safe.
Flood categories: action stage, minor, moderate and major flooding (National Weather Service)Rising water. Rising over the last 24 hours (discharge up 14.2%). Keep your way back to the bank in sight and watch the level while you fish. “Rising” is our rule of thumb: more than 10% in discharge or 0.2 ft of gauge height in 24 hours, not a USGS or NWS class.
Turn Around Don't Drown. “A mere 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock over an adult.” No flow number makes a crossing safe; if in doubt, stay out.
Turn Around Don't Drown (National Weather Service)Guidance from the readings above and the published thresholds named with each line; not a fishing forecast, a safety guarantee or a statement about access. Local rules and closures come first.
Below NWS action stage. The National Weather Service reports this gauge below its action stage. That is not a statement that wading is safe.
NWS observed 7.72 ft stage, 2,580 ft³/s at Nov 5, 9:45 PM EST (NWS gauge ALWP1; its stage datum can differ from the USGS gauge height).
NWS river forecast forecast issued Nov 5, 9:45 AM EST. Highest point: 7.7 ft, 2,530 ft³/s on Nov 5, 7:00 PM EST (Below NWS action stage).
| Day | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 5 | 7.7 ft | 2,530 ft³/s |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 7.6 ft | 2,280 ft³/s |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 7.5 ft | 2,050 ft³/s |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 7.4 ft | 1,840 ft³/s |
Open the NWS gauge page · What the categories mean (National Weather Service)
Checked Nov 5, 11:09 PM EST; readings refresh at most every 15 minutes and statistics daily. Provisional USGS data can be revised. Conditions change: re-check before you go. This is general guidance, not a fishing forecast, a safety guarantee or a statement about access.