Monongahela River at Charleroi, PA
Is Monongahela River at Charleroi, PA flooding right now?
Monongahela River at Charleroi, PA measured 6.53 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 21.5 ft below its 28 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
6.53 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 28 ft, with major flooding at 35 ft. The highest crest on record was 42.7 ft on Tue, Nov 5, 1985.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 22.6 ft | 16.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 28 ft | 21.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 31 ft | 24.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 35 ft | 28.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 42.7 ft | 1985-11-05 |
| 41.1 ft | 1967-03-09 |
| 39.9 ft | 1936-03-18 |
| 39.8 ft | 1996-01-20 |
| 39.4 ft | 1963-03-05 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Monongahela River at L&D4 Upper Pool at Charleroi, PA | 0.5 mi | Westmoreland County |
| Pike Run at Granville, PA | 5.8 mi | Washington County |
| Monongahela River at Elizabeth, PA | 7.8 mi | Allegheny County |
| Youghiogheny River at Sutersville, PA | 8.0 mi | Allegheny County |
| Monongahela River at Maxwell L&D Upper Pool @ Maxwell | 10.7 mi | Fayette 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.