Is the Conemaugh River flooding?

Pennsylvania · 3 gauges · Pennsylvania river levels

The Conemaugh River is tracked by 3 USGS streamgauges in Pennsylvania. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Conemaugh River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 3 of 3 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Pennsylvania river levels.

data refreshed 7 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Conemaugh River at Seward, PA. The highest level ever recorded there was 27.06 ft on 20 July 1977, carrying 115,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1936 (86 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.87 ft, 24.2 ft below that record.

Drains 715 sq mi · gauge elevation 1,076 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Conemaugh River at Minersville, PANo flooding2.61 ft28 ft
Conemaugh River at Seward, PANo flooding2.87 ft12 ft
Conemaugh River at Tunnelton, PANo flooding3.60 ft13.25 ft
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.