Youghiogheny River below Confluence water level

Name: Youghiogheny River below Confluence water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Youghiogheny River, Pennsylvania, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

3.81ft Up 0.44 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 08:45 PM EDT (50 min ago)

Flow: 2,260 cfs
Water temperature: 63 °F

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.30 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 08:00 PM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 08:43 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The gauge at Youghiogheny River below Confluence reads 3.81 ft, a normal level.

It is 8.19 ft below the flood stage of 12.00 ft.

The water is rising: up 0.44 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.30 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 08:00 PM. There is still 8.19 ft of room before flood stage. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 3.23 ft and 3.81 ft.

The water temperature at the gauge is 63 °F.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 21.60 ftMarch 17, 1936
Forecast peak: 3.60 ftSunday, October 18 at 08:00 PM

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 12.00 ft, still 8.19 ft away.

What happens at each level

20.00 ft: Over half of the town of confluence would be affected by flood waters prior to the construction of the flood control structures.
18.00 ft: Flood waters cover Route 281 just downstream of the bridge over the Youghiogheny.
16.00 ft: Significant flooding is expected on the Youghiogheny River in the vicintiy of confluence. Areas adjacent to the river which are not protected by flood control structures are inundated.
14.00 ft: State Route 3003 is closed due to high water. High water covers the road about one tenth of a mile downstream of the confluence of the Casselman and Youghiogheny Rivers.
12.00 ft: The right bank of the river overflows downstream of confluence and about 1/4 mile upstream from the gaging station.
7.00 ft: The Youghiogheny Reservoir is expected to begin curtailing releases due to high water downstream of the dam. River interests are encouraged to monitor conditions in their vicinity and to be prepared if further rises occur.
3.81 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 8 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	21.60 ft	March 17, 1936
2	19.92 ft	October 15, 1954
3	17.62 ft	January 19, 1996
4	13.13 ft	September 10, 2018
5	13.08 ft	September 14, 1971
6	12.88 ft	April 3, 2024
7	12.62 ft	February 16, 2018
8	12.37 ft	March 6, 1967
9	12.35 ft	March 29, 2005
10	12.30 ft	August 7, 2000

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:32 AM Sunset 06:34 PM Daylight 11 hr, 1 min First quarter 54%

Map

Other gauges on the Youghiogheny River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Youghiogheny River near OaklandRiver gauge, Youghiogheny River	233 cfs	High	−72.0 cfs	28 mi
Youghiogheny River near Swallow Falls ParkRiver gauge, Youghiogheny River	2.85 ft	No reference yet	−0.14 ft	23 mi
Youghiogheny River near McHenryRiver gauge, Youghiogheny River	386 cfs	Normal	−98.0 cfs	21 mi
Youghiogheny River at FriendsvilleRiver gauge, Youghiogheny River	377 cfs	Normal	−92.0 cfs	12 mi
Youghiogheny River at Youghiogheny River DamRiver gauge, Youghiogheny River	1,150 cfs	High	+501 cfs	1.6 mi
Youghiogheny River at OhiopyleRiver gauge, Youghiogheny River	3.22 ft	Below flood stage	+0.44 ft	7 mi
Youghiogheny River at ConnellsvilleRiver gauge, Youghiogheny River	3.34 ft	Below flood stage	−0.26 ft	18 mi
Youghiogheny River at SutersvilleRiver gauge, Youghiogheny River	4.88 ft	Below flood stage	−0.35 ft	37 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Youghiogheny River Lake at Dam near ConfluenceReservoir, Youghiogheny River Lake	1,440.19 ft	Below flood stage	−0.09 ft	2.0 mi
Laurel Hill Creek at UrsinaRiver gauge, Laurel Hill Creek	1.57 ft	Below flood stage	−0.13 ft	2.8 mi
Casselman River at MarkletonRiver gauge, Casselman River	1.76 ft	Below flood stage	−0.17 ft	8 mi
Bear Creek at FriendsvilleRiver gauge, Bear Creek	57.7 cfs	High	−8.8 cfs	12 mi
Casselman River at GrantsvilleRiver gauge, Casselman River	1.34 ft	Below flood stage	−0.08 ft	15 mi
Cherry Creek at State Park Road near McHenryRiver gauge, Cherry Creek	12.7 cfs	Normal	−3.5 cfs	20 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Youghiogheny River below Confluence?

The official flood stage is 12.00 ft. The level is currently 8.19 ft below it.

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 below Confluence today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 08:45 PM EDT, the water level was 3.81 ft. Up 0.44 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Youghiogheny River below Confluence rising or falling?

Up 0.44 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Youghiogheny River below Confluence normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

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

The highest level on record is 21.60 ft on March 17, 1936.

Is Youghiogheny River below Confluence expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.30 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 08:00 PM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:03081000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 39.82758, -79.37254 (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	3.81 ft	2026-10-19 00:45	Provisional
Flow	2,260 cfs	2026-10-19 00:45	Provisional
Water temperature	63 °F	2026-10-19 00:45	Provisional

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