River stage
Waverly, Susquehanna River
- River level
- 2.06 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.59 ft
- Recent high
- 6.06 ft
- Recent low
- 1.18 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS WVYN6
- 30-day change
- -0.20 ft
- Average
- 2.10 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 26.67 ft
In brief
The Susquehanna River at Waverly, NY read 2.06 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 9.94 ft below action stage. That is 0.20 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge WVYN6
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26.67 ft | 2011-09-08 |
| 2 | 22.52 ft | 2006-06-29 |
| 3 | 21.40 ft | 1936-03-18 |
| 4 | 21.24 ft | 1972-06-23 |
| 5 | 20.88 ft | 2005-04-03 |
| 6 | 20.35 ft | 1996-01-20 |
| 7 | 20.16 ft | 1975-09-27 |
| 8 | 19.94 ft | 1983-12-14 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 12.00 ft
Out of bank flows increase in the flood plain near the towns of Barton and Nichols, NY and the Township of Athens, PA. The Cannon Hole neighborhood is affected by flooding. Monitoring of levee gates and pumps occurs in Sayre.
- 13.00 ft
Flood stage. Widespread, but minor, flooding of the lowlands occurs along the river from the towns of Barton and Nichols, NY to the Athens Township, PA.
- 16.00 ft
Moderate flood stage. Flooding increases throughout Tioga Point on both sides of the river near Athens Borough. Backwater flooding begins to affect areas in Milltown along Cayuta Creek.
- 17.00 ft
The Athens bridge is closed by flooding affecting the approach lanes on the east side of the river. Winding River Drive is flooded. Wildwood Road is closed in places. Riverfront Park in Sayre is inundated.
- 20.00 ft
Major flood stage. Severe flooding occurs throughout the flood plain in New York and Pennsylvania. The Sayre Bridge is closed, and access to Sayre and Athens is cut off from the East.
- 21.20 ft
This was the level of the 1972 Hurricane Agnes flood.
- 21.40 ft
Severe flooding before the levees were built in March 1936.
- 22.52 ft
June 2006 flood. Flood waters were at the top of the bank in Athens Borough. Part of the Waste Water Treatment Plant facility was flooded. Some flooding occurred in South Side Athens along River Street. Significant flooding occurred on the east side of river in Athens Township up to Glen Valley Road and Riverside Drive.
- 23.00 ft
River stage height estimated to be at the effective design protection level of the Sayre levee.
- 26.00 ft
River stage height estimated to be the top of the Sayre levee system.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Susquehanna River flooding at Waverly?
No. The Susquehanna River at Waverly is at 2.06 ft, 9.94 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Waverly?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 12 ft, minor flooding 13 ft, moderate flooding 16 ft and major flooding 20 ft.
What is the highest the Susquehanna River has been at Waverly?
The highest crest on record is 26.67 ft, on 2011-09-08.
Is the Susquehanna River high or low right now at Waverly?
At 2.06 ft it is higher than 57% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge WVYN6); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 01515000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.