Is the Youghiogheny River flooding?
The Youghiogheny River is tracked by 4 USGS streamgauges in Maryland. 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 Youghiogheny River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 0 of 4 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 Maryland river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Youghiogheny River at Friendsville, MD. The highest level ever recorded there was 14.20 ft on 29 March 1924, carrying 15,600 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1899 (102 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.06 ft, 11.1 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youghiogheny River near Oakland, MD | No flood stage defined | 2.24 ft | — | |
| Youghiogheny River near Swallow Falls Park, MD | No flood stage defined | 2.44 ft | — | |
| Youghiogheny River near Mchenry, MD | No flood stage defined | 3.63 ft | — | |
| Youghiogheny River at Friendsville, MD | No flood stage defined | 3.06 ft | — |