-3080.0 cfs (-58.33%) since yesterday
11.17% of normal
•
Very Low
Total streamflow across the
Monongahela River
was last observed at
2,200
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
4,364
acre-ft of water today; about 11%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
19,695 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2018-02-17 when daily discharge volume was observed at
219,000 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Monongahela River Near Masontown
reporting a streamflow rate of 2,200 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Monongahela River, with a gauge stage of
10.17 ft at this location.
This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Monongahela River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 765 ft, the
Monongahela River Near Masontown.
Last Updated
2024-05-02
Streamflow
2,200.0 cfs
Percent of Normal
11.17%
Maximum
219,000.0 cfs
2018-02-17
About the monongahela river
The Monongahela River is a 128-mile-long river located in West Virginia and Pennsylvania. It was named after the Monongahela people who previously inhabited the area. The river played a significant role in the early industrialization of the United States, with coal being transported downstream to Pittsburgh. Today, the river is still vital for transportation, as well as for hydroelectric power generation. The river has several reservoirs and dams, including the Youghiogheny Dam and Reservoir and the Morgantown Lock and Dam. These structures help regulate water levels and provide recreational opportunities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The Monongahela River is also important for agriculture, assisting in irrigation for crops in the surrounding areas.
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