Youghiogheny River at Friendsville water level

Name: Youghiogheny River at Friendsville water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Youghiogheny River, Maryland, United States

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High for mid-October

Water level

3.07ft Down 0.20 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 09:45 PM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 549 cfs
Water temperature: 55 °F

History

7 days

Water level

What this means

The Youghiogheny River at Friendsville is above normal at 3.07 ft.

It has dropped 0.20 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.70 ft and 3.43 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 55 °F.

Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 9.54 ftJanuary 19, 1996

Floating and fishing near Youghiogheny River at Friendsville

Experienced paddlers may enjoy higher water, but many outfitters stop rentals once a river runs this high.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	9.54 ft	January 19, 1996
2	9.20 ft	March 29, 1924
3	8.99 ft	October 16, 1954
4	8.74 ft	February 16, 2018
5	8.63 ft	February 19, 2000
6	8.59 ft	November 5, 1985
7	8.54 ft	August 6, 1956
8	8.48 ft	March 5, 1963
9	8.40 ft	February 3, 1923
10	8.25 ft	February 9, 1994

Weather at the gauge

Rain in the last 3 days: 0.03 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

20 Tue 63° 39° – Wind 7 mph

21 Wed 62° 37° – Wind 6 mph

22 Thu 60° 38° – Wind 8 mph

23 Fri 61° 40° – Wind 9 mph

24 Sat 65° 38° – Wind 9 mph

25 Sun 67° 42° – Wind 5 mph

26 Mon 66° 46° – Wind 5 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:35 AM Sunset 06:31 PM Daylight 10 hr, 57 min Waxing gibbous 73%

Map

Other gauges on the Youghiogheny River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Youghiogheny River near OaklandRiver gauge, Youghiogheny River	172 cfs	High	−27.0 cfs	16 mi
Youghiogheny River near Swallow Falls ParkRiver gauge, Youghiogheny River	2.73 ft	No reference yet	−0.05 ft	11 mi
Youghiogheny River near McHenryRiver gauge, Youghiogheny River	248 cfs	Normal	−98.0 cfs	9 mi
Youghiogheny River at Youghiogheny River DamRiver gauge, Youghiogheny River	1,150 cfs	High	−10.0 cfs	11 mi
Youghiogheny River below ConfluenceRiver gauge, Youghiogheny River	3.68 ft	Below flood stage	−0.06 ft	12 mi
Youghiogheny River at OhiopyleRiver gauge, Youghiogheny River	3.07 ft	Below flood stage	−0.08 ft	15 mi
Youghiogheny River at ConnellsvilleRiver gauge, Youghiogheny River	3.57 ft	Below flood stage	−0.07 ft	27 mi
Youghiogheny River at SutersvilleRiver gauge, Youghiogheny River	5.00 ft	Below flood stage	−0.10 ft	46 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Bear Creek at FriendsvilleRiver gauge, Bear Creek	49.0 cfs	High	−4.2 cfs	0.8 mi
Cherry Creek at State Park Road near McHenryRiver gauge, Cherry Creek	10.1 cfs	Normal	−1.0 cfs	9 mi
Youghiogheny River Lake at Dam near ConfluenceReservoir, Youghiogheny River Lake	1,439.14 ft	Below flood stage	−0.42 ft	10 mi
Arrowhead Run at ThayervilleRiver gauge, Arrowhead Run	0.8 cfs	Normal	−0.1 cfs	11 mi
Laurel Hill Creek at UrsinaRiver gauge, Laurel Hill Creek	1.45 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	12 mi
North Glade Run near SwantonRiver gauge, North Glade Run	2.3 cfs	Normal	−0.2 cfs	13 mi
Casselman River at GrantsvilleRiver gauge, Casselman River	1.27 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	15 mi

Questions and answers

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Youghiogheny River at Friendsville today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 09:45 PM EDT, the water level was 3.07 ft. Down 0.20 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Youghiogheny River at Friendsville rising or falling?

Down 0.20 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Youghiogheny River at Friendsville normal?

High for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Youghiogheny River at Friendsville?

The highest level on record is 9.54 ft on January 19, 1996.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

Where does this data come from?

The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:03076500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 39.65361, -79.40831 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	3.07 ft	2026-10-21 01:45	Provisional
Flow	549 cfs	2026-10-21 01:45	Provisional
Water temperature	55 °F	2026-10-21 01:45	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Youghiogheny River at Friendsville (usgs:03076500). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/maryland/youghiogheny-river-at-friendsville

How we check values

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer