-53.8 cfs (-5.9%) since yesterday
43.52% of normal
•
Very Low
Total streamflow across the
Lackawanna River
was last observed at
858
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
1,701
acre-ft of water today; about 44%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
1,971 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2021-09-02 when daily discharge volume was observed at
21,345 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Lackawanna River At Old Forge
reporting a streamflow rate of 321 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Lackawanna River, with a gauge stage of
2.97 ft at this location.
This river is monitored from 4 different streamgauging stations along the Lackawanna River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,553 ft, the
Lackawanna River Near Forest City.
Last Updated
2024-05-02
Streamflow
857.7 cfs
Percent of Normal
43.52%
Maximum
21,344.8 cfs
2021-09-02
About the lackawanna river
The Lackawanna River is a 40-mile-long river in northeastern Pennsylvania that flows through Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties. The river has a rich history, serving as the main transportation route for the coal industry in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The Lackawanna River watershed covers 310 square miles and includes several small streams and tributaries. The river is dammed at several points, with the most significant reservoirs being the Stillwater Reservoir and the Chapman Lake Reservoir. These dams provide drinking water to the surrounding communities. In recent years, there have been efforts to restore the river's ecological health and promote recreational activities such as kayaking, fishing, and birdwatching. The river also supports agricultural operations, with several farms located along its banks.
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