Drought causes significant drop in Susquehanna River water levels

The Susquehanna River, Pennsylvania's largest watershed, is experiencing a concerning drop in water levels, prompting alarm among environmental experts.

Ben Pratt, a water resources engineer at the Susquehanna River Basin Commission, noted that the current low levels are part of a seasonal trend but are exacerbated by widespread drought conditions this year.

“The river is very low right now,” Pratt stated, pointing out that the late summer and early fall months are typically when flows are at their lowest. “July, August, September, October and November are the times of the year when we see the lowest flows, so it's not unexpected.”

However, this year's decline is particularly stark. Since August, the Susquehanna has suffered a significant decrease in water level, with reports indicating a loss of approximately 10.52 feet in Harrisburg. This drop is notable when compared to river levels recorded over the last 134 years, according to Pratt.

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