Susquehanna River Flow Today
As of October 16, 2026 at 3:35 AM, the Susquehanna River is flowing at 35,700 cfs at Conowingo, MD — 565% of normal for the date and down 48% in 24 hours. 16 of 16 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 499 to 35,700 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Susquehanna River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Conowingo, the Susquehanna River is running 35,700 cfs — 565% of normal, down 48% since yesterday. Along the river, 15 of 16 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 149% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at Wilkes-barre (+20%) and Meshoppen (+10%); dropping at Conowingo (-48%) and Marietta (-23%).
Highest against normal: Conowingo at 565%. Lowest: Bloomsburg at 101%.
How the Susquehanna River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Unadilla Ny979 ft 499 cfs147%
- Bainbridge Ny960 ft 846 cfs135%
- Windsor Ny904 ft 978 cfs153%
- Conklin Ny839 ft 1,340 cfs169%
- Vestal Ny804 ft 1,990 cfs152%
- Owego Ny772 ft 2,180 cfs147%
- Waverly Ny741 ft 2,460 cfs150%
- Towanda686 ft 3,090 cfs137%
- Meshoppen610 ft 3,210 cfs125%
- Wilkes-barre522 ft 4,640 cfs121%
- Bloomsburg458 ft 4,650 cfs101%
- Danville436 ft 5,620 cfs119%
- Sunbury421 ft 10,500 cfs176%
- Harrisburg294 ft 19,300 cfs220%
- Marietta237 ft 24,200 cfs202%
- Conowingo21 ft 35,700 cfs565%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Susquehanna River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (149%).
Susquehanna River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Susquehanna River At Unadilla Ny NY
Oct 16, 2:00 AM · USGS 01500500 |
499 cfs | 147% | -19% | 3.06 ft | 7.9 ft below | 979 ft |
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Susquehanna River At Bainbridge Ny NY
Oct 16, 2:30 AM · USGS 01502632 |
846 cfs | 135% | -21% | 1.87 ft | 13.1 ft below | 960 ft |
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Susquehanna River At Windsor Ny NY
Oct 16, 2:30 AM · USGS 01502731 |
978 cfs | 153% | -20% | 3.48 ft | 13.5 ft below | 904 ft |
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Susquehanna River At Conklin Ny NY
Oct 16, 2:00 AM · USGS 01503000 |
1,340 cfs | 169% | -13% | 3.13 ft | 8.9 ft below | 839 ft |
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Susquehanna River At Vestal Ny NY
Oct 16, 2:00 AM · USGS 01513500 |
1,990 cfs | 152% | -5% | 3.48 ft | 14.5 ft below | 804 ft |
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Susquehanna River At Owego Ny NY
Oct 16, 2:00 AM · USGS 01513831 |
2,180 cfs | 147% | +2% | 14.08 ft | 15.9 ft below | 772 ft |
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Susquehanna River Near Waverly Ny PA
Oct 16, 2:00 AM · USGS 01515000 |
2,460 cfs | 150% | +5% | 1.98 ft | 11.0 ft below | 741 ft |
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Susquehanna River At Towanda PA
Oct 16, 2:45 AM · USGS 01531500 |
3,090 cfs | 137% | 0% | 0.84 ft | 15.2 ft below | 686 ft |
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Susquehanna River At Meshoppen PA
Oct 16, 3:30 AM · USGS 01533400 |
3,210 cfs | 125% | +10% | 8.39 ft | 18.6 ft below | 610 ft |
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Susquehanna River At Wilkes-barre PA
Oct 16, 2:45 AM · USGS 01536500 |
4,640 cfs | 121% | +20% | 1.54 ft | 20.5 ft below | 522 ft |
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Susquehanna River At Bloomsburg PA
Oct 16, 3:15 AM · USGS 01538700 |
4,650 cfs | 101% | -6% | 2.06 ft | 16.9 ft below | 458 ft |
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Susquehanna River At Danville PA
Oct 16, 3:30 AM · USGS 01540500 |
5,620 cfs | 119% | -10% | 3.54 ft | 16.5 ft below | 436 ft |
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Susquehanna River At Sunbury PA
Oct 16, 2:45 AM · USGS 01554000 |
10,500 cfs | 176% | -5% | 7.66 ft | 16.3 ft below | 421 ft |
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Susquehanna River At Harrisburg PA
Oct 16, 3:00 AM · USGS 01570500 |
19,300 cfs | 220% | -12% | 4.21 ft | 12.8 ft below | 294 ft |
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Susquehanna River At Marietta PA
Oct 16, 3:15 AM · USGS 01576000 |
24,200 cfs | 202% | -23% | 35.87 ft | 13.1 ft below | 237 ft |
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Susquehanna River At Conowingo MD
Oct 16, 3:35 AM · USGS 01578310 |
35,700 cfs | 565% | -48% | 13.28 ft | 10.2 ft below | 21 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Dams & reservoirs on the Susquehanna River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Susquehanna River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Susquehanna River
The Susquehanna River, located in the northeastern United States, stretches for 444 miles from its source in upstate New York to the Chesapeake Bay. It has played a significant role in the history of the region, serving as a transportation route for Native Americans and early settlers. The river's hydrology is characterized by high flow variability, with floods and droughts being common. The river is home to several reservoirs and dams, including the Conowingo Dam and the Safe Harbor Dam, both of which generate hydroelectric power. Recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and camping are popular along the river, and it also supports agriculture by providing irrigation for crops. However, pollution from agricultural runoff and other sources has impacted the river's water quality and ecosystem.
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About the Susquehanna River
How is the Susquehanna River flowing right now?
As of October 16, 2026, the Susquehanna River is flowing at 35,700 cfs at Conowingo, MD, about 565% of normal for the date. Across its 16 USGS gauges, current flows range from 499 to 35,700 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Susquehanna River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Susquehanna River is at 149% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Susquehanna River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Unadilla Ny (11.0 ft), Bainbridge Ny (15.0 ft), Windsor Ny (17.0 ft), Conklin Ny (12.0 ft), Vestal Ny (18.0 ft), Owego Ny (30.0 ft), Waverly Ny (13.0 ft), Towanda (16.0 ft), Meshoppen (27.0 ft), Wilkes-barre (22.0 ft), Bloomsburg (19.0 ft), Danville (20.0 ft), Sunbury (24.0 ft), Harrisburg (17.0 ft), Marietta (49.0 ft), Conowingo (23.5 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.