Swatara Creek At Harper Tavern, Pa Realtime Data
SWATARA CREEK AT HARPER TAVERN, PA
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
323
Discharge (cfs)
1.0
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 323 cfs, and a gauge height of 1.03 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 144 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The tributaries that contribute to the creek's flow include Stony Creek, Beaver Creek, and Quittapahilla Creek. There are several dams along the creek, including the Union Canal Dam and the Booth's Mill Dam. Seasonal trends show that the creek experiences peak flows during the spring months due to snowmelt and heavy rainfall. In the winter, the creek may experience ice jams that can cause flooding. Interesting facts about the hydrology of the Swatara Creek include the presence of limestone formations along the creek bed and the occurrence of sinkholes in the surrounding area.
August 24, 2026
| Elevation | 368.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 1.03 ft |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 357.06 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 323.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 191% |
| Year Over Year Average | 169 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 17,400 cfs |
| Geolocation | 40.40, -76.58 |
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