PENNSYLVANIA FLOW REPORT
December 21 2024
Streamflow levels across
Pennsylvania
are currently
105.0% of normal, with the
Ohio River At Sewickley
reporting the highest discharge in the state with
56600cfs and gauge stage of 16.54 ft.
Meanwhile, the
Monongahela River At Elizabeth
is seeing a spike in streamflows today after experiencing a
189.06%
increase since yesterday, and currently running at
1480cfs.
Maximum gauge stage in the state was last observed at the
Crooked Cr Bl Catlin Hollow At Middlebury Center, currently reporting a stage of
39.38ft.
The
Woodcock Creek At Woodcock Creek Dam
in the
French
watershed
is surging for this time of year at
224cfs, about
108.74% of normal.
About Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania experiences a humid continental climate with average precipitation of around 42 inches per year. Major surface flows include the Susquehanna River, Delaware River, and Ohio River. The Susquehanna River Basin encompasses 27,500 square miles and is home to numerous reservoirs and dams including the Conowingo Dam and Raystown Lake. Major tributaries of the Susquehanna include the Juniata River and West Branch Susquehanna River. The Delaware River Basin spans multiple states and contains several reservoirs and dams, such as the Francis E. Walter Dam and Beltzville Lake. The Ohio River Basin covers parts of western Pennsylvania and includes the Allegheny River and Monongahela River. Watershed and snowpack data can impact hydrology in these areas, particularly in relation to flooding and drought conditions.