Monongahela R L&D8 (Upper Pool) @ Point Marion water level
River gauge, Pennsylvania, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
History
20252026
What this means
Monongahela R L&D8 (Upper Pool) @ Point Marion is above normal at 9.96 ft.
That puts it 0.16 ft above the median of 9.80 ft for mid-October, based on 11 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 9.93 ft (+0.03 ft).
It has risen 0.07 ft over the past 24 hours. If the rise continues, low-lying paths and riverside parking can go under water. In the last month it has stayed between 9.61 ft and 10.04 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 11 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 9.80 ft0.16 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 9.71 ft – 10.04 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (11 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 9.93 ft+0.03 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 9.61 ft – 10.04 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 9.57 ft – 10.19 ft
Floating and fishing near Monongahela R L&D8 (Upper Pool) @ Point Marion
Experienced paddlers may enjoy higher water, but many outfitters stop rentals once a river runs this high.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monongahela R L&D8 (Lower Pool) @ Point MarionRiver gauge | 13.24 ft | Very high | −0.17 ft | 0.1 mi |
| Cheat Lake near StewartstownLake, Cheat Lake | 869.09 ft | Normal | −0.45 ft | 3.0 mi |
| Dunkard Creek at ShannopinRiver gauge, Dunkard Creek | 2.17 ft | Below flood stage | −0.18 ft | 3.8 mi |
| Monongahela River near MasontownRiver gauge, Monongahela River | 12.60 ft | Below flood stage | −0.26 ft | 7 mi |
| Monongahela River (lower pool) near MasontownRiver gauge, Monongahela River (lower pool) | 11.52 ft | Very high | −0.21 ft | 7 mi |
| Deckers Creek at MorgantownRiver gauge, Deckers Creek | 0.71 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 7 mi |
| Monongahela River at Morgantown Lock & Dam (Lower)River gauge, Monongahela River | 10.39 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 8 mi |
| Big Sandy Creek at RockvilleRiver gauge, Big Sandy Creek | 4.75 ft | Below flood stage | −0.18 ft | 13 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Monongahela R L&D8 (Upper Pool) @ Point Marion compare with last year?
It is 0.03 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 9.93 ft.
What is a normal level for Monongahela R L&D8 (Upper Pool) @ Point Marion in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 9.80 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 9.71 ft and 10.04 ft, based on 11 years of records.
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 Monongahela R L&D8 (Upper Pool) @ Point Marion today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 11:15 AM EDT, the water level was 9.96 ft. Up 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Monongahela R L&D8 (Upper Pool) @ Point Marion rising or falling?
Up 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.30 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Monongahela R L&D8 (Upper Pool) @ Point Marion normal?
High for mid-October. Compared with 11 years of daily readings for this time of year.
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.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:03062998(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.72839, -79.91090(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 | 9.96 ft | 2026-10-19 15:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Monongahela R L&D8 (Upper Pool) @ Point Marion (usgs:03062998). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/pennsylvania/monongahela-r-l-and-d8-upper-pool-point-marion
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