Is the Youghiogheny River flooding?

Pennsylvania · 5 gauges · Pennsylvania river levels

The Youghiogheny River is tracked by 5 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 Youghiogheny River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 4 of 5 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 6 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 Youghiogheny River at Connellsville, PA. The highest level ever recorded there was 21.96 ft on 16 October 1954, carrying 103,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1860 (136 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.58 ft, 19.4 ft below that record.

Drains 1,326 sq mi · gauge elevation 860 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Youghiogheny River below Confluence, PANo flooding2.58 ft12 ft
Youghiogheny River at Ohiopyle, PANo flooding1.78 ft20 ft
Youghiogheny River at Connellsville, PANo flooding2.58 ft12 ft
Youghiogheny River at Sutersville, PANo flooding4.00 ft20 ft
Youghiogheny River at Youghiogheny River Dam, PANo flood stage defined4.14 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.