Monongahela River at Elizabeth, PA
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Gauge height
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Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 20 ft, with major flooding at 26 ft. The highest crest on record was 32.5 ft on Wed, Mar 18, 1936.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 16.5 ft | — |
| Minor flood | 20 ft | — |
| Moderate flood | 23 ft | — |
| Major flood | 26 ft | — |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 32.5 ft | 1936-03-18 |
| 31.6 ft | 1985-11-06 |
| 30.3 ft | 1996-01-20 |
| 29 ft | 1972-06-24 |
| 28.5 ft | 1954-10-16 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Youghiogheny River at Sutersville, PA | 5.2 mi | Allegheny County |
| Monongahela River at Charleroi, PA | 7.8 mi | Westmoreland County |
| Monongahela River at L&D4 Upper Pool at Charleroi, PA | 7.9 mi | Westmoreland County |
| Streets Run at Hays, PA | 8.7 mi | Allegheny County |
| Monongahela River at Braddock, PA | 9.2 mi | Allegheny County |
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