Swatara Creek Near Hershey, Pa Realtime Data
SWATARA CREEK NEAR HERSHEY, PA
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
381
Discharge (cfs)
1.9
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 381 cfs, and a gauge height of 1.91 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 231 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The main contributors to the flow are precipitation and groundwater discharge. The creek is fed by various tributaries, including Manada Creek and Quittapahilla Creek. There are also several dams along the creek, including the DeHart Dam and the Hershey Dam. Seasonal trends show that the creek experiences higher flow rates in the spring due to snowmelt and increased rainfall. Interestingly, the Swatara Creek was once heavily polluted due to industrial waste, but efforts to clean it up have led to improvements in water quality and increased fish populations.
August 24, 2026
| Elevation | 328.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 1.91 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 381.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 132% |
| Year Over Year Average | 288 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 35,100 cfs |
| Geolocation | 40.30, -76.67 |
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