Is the Youghiogheny River flooding?
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.
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.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youghiogheny River below Confluence, PA | No flooding | 2.58 ft | 12 ft | |
| Youghiogheny River at Ohiopyle, PA | No flooding | 1.78 ft | 20 ft | |
| Youghiogheny River at Connellsville, PA | No flooding | 2.58 ft | 12 ft | |
| Youghiogheny River at Sutersville, PA | No flooding | 4.00 ft | 20 ft | |
| Youghiogheny River at Youghiogheny River Dam, PA | No flood stage defined | 4.14 ft | — |