Monongahela River at Point State Park at Pittsburgh
Is Monongahela River at Point State Park at Pittsburgh flooding right now?
Monongahela River at Point State Park at Pittsburgh measured 16.43 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 5.6 ft below its 22 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
16.43 ft
Streamflow
759 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 22 ft, with major flooding at 28 ft. The highest crest on record was 46 ft on Wed, Mar 18, 1936.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 18 ft | 1.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 22 ft | 5.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 25 ft | 8.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 28 ft | 11.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 46 ft | 1936-03-18 |
| 38.5 ft | 1907-03-15 |
| 36.6 ft | 1942-12-31 |
| 35.82 ft | 1972-06-24 |
| 35.4 ft | 1902-03-01 |
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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.