River stage
Swatara Creek
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 6 of 6
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 6 of 6 gauges on the Swatara Creek reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Swatara Creek levels, gauge by gauge
The Swatara Creek is measured at 6 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| NWS gauge PMYP1 | 6.01 ft | no flood stage set |
| Harper Tavern | 2.80 ft | normal, rising |
| Hershey | 3.05 ft | normal, rising |
| Inwood | 4.04 ft | no flood stage set |
| Middletown | 4.49 ft | normal, rising |
| Pine Grove | 4.83 ft | no flood stage set |
Recent levels on the Swatara Creek
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Harper Tavern, PA, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Yellow Breeches Creek 1 gauge
- Conodoguinet Creek 1 gauge
- Schuylkill River 7 gauges
- Spring Creek (Trexlertown, PA) 1 gauge
- Juniata River 4 gauges
- Perkiomen Creek 2 gauges
- Lehigh River 6 gauges
- Loyalsock Creek 2 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Swatara Creek flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 6 reporting gauges on the Swatara Creek is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Swatara Creek?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Harper Tavern is at 2.80 ft; Hershey is at 3.05 ft; Middletown is at 4.49 ft.
Where is the Swatara Creek measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 6 gauges on the Swatara Creek in Pennsylvania.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.