Monongahela River at Elizabeth, PA
Is Monongahela River at Elizabeth, PA flooding right now?
Monongahela River at Elizabeth, PA measured 6.26 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 13.7 ft below its 20 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
6.26 ft
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 | 10.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 20 ft | 13.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 23 ft | 16.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 26 ft | 19.7 ft below |
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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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.