Monongahela River at Braddock, PA
Is Monongahela River at Braddock, PA flooding right now?
Monongahela River at Braddock, PA measured 14.41 ft on 2026-09-11 01:43:00 UTC. That observation was 7.6 ft below its 22 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
14.41 ft
Streamflow
309 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 22 ft, with major flooding at 24 ft. The highest crest on record was 35.3 ft on Wed, Mar 18, 1936.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 18.2 ft | 3.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 22 ft | 7.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 23 ft | 8.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 24 ft | 9.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 35.3 ft | 1936-03-18 |
| 29.7 ft | 1972-06-24 |
| 29.1 ft | 1996-01-20 |
| 28.6 ft | 1985-11-06 |
| 28.2 ft | 1954-10-16 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Monongahela River at L&D2 Lower Pool at Braddock, PA | 0.1 mi | Allegheny County |
| Thompson Run at Turtle Creek, PA | 1.9 mi | Allegheny County |
| Turtle Creek at Wilmerding, PA | 2.8 mi | Allegheny County |
| Nine Mile Run near Swissvale, PA | 3.5 mi | Allegheny County |
| Ninemile Run above McFarren St near Swissvale, PA | 3.5 mi | Allegheny County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.