Swatara Creek Water Level

Q: What is the water level of Swatara Creek today?

Swatara Creek water levels are measured at USGS gauge Swatara Creek at Harper Tavern, PA; the current gauge height updates on this page throughout the day, alongside a 30-day trend.

Q: Is Swatara Creek high or low right now?

This page compares the current reading against the trailing 30-day average and range for Swatara Creek — above the average means higher water than usual, below means lower.

Live gauge height for Swatara Creek, measured at USGS station Swatara Creek at Harper Tavern, PA (2.5 mi from the nearest mapped ramp).

Current gauge height

3.16 ft

Updated 31 min ago

vs. 30-day average

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Streamflow

1,320 cfs

Boat Ramps on Swatara Creek (4)

Swatara Creek Park Access — South Hanover Township, Pennsylvania
Swatara Creek Boat Ramp — Hummelstown, Pennsylvania
Lickdale Trailhead — Union Township, Pennsylvania
Jonestown Launch — Jonestown, Pennsylvania
Boathouse Park — Derry Township, Pennsylvania

See all Swatara Creek boat ramps →

Swatara Creek Water Level FAQ

What is the water level of Swatara Creek today?

The USGS gauge for Swatara Creek (Swatara Creek at Harper Tavern, PA) currently reads a gauge height of 3.16 feet. Readings update throughout the day from USGS instrumentation.

Is Swatara Creek high or low right now?

Compare today's reading with the 30-day chart above — a reading near the top of the range means high water, near the bottom means low water.

Where can I launch a boat on Swatara Creek?

BoatLaunchMap lists 4 boat ramps on Swatara Creek, each with directions, ratings, and launch details.

Data: U.S. Geological Survey, station 01573000. Gauge height is measured relative to the station datum, not lake depth. Always verify conditions on site before launching.