Allegheny River At Natrona, Pa Realtime Data
ALLEGHENY RIVER AT NATRONA, PA
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
19,700
Discharge (cfs)
12.3
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 19,700 cfs, and a gauge height of 12.31 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 14,940 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is a major source of water for the region and provides drinking water for Pittsburgh. The river is fed by several tributaries such as the Clarion River and Pine Creek. There are also several dams along the river, including the Kinzua Dam, which was built in the 1960s to control flooding. The flow rate of the river varies throughout the year, with peak flow occurring during the spring months due to snowmelt and rainfall. Interestingly, the Allegheny River has been the subject of several songs and poems, including "The Allegheny" by R.H. Shannon.
August 23, 2026
| Elevation | 747.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 12.31 ft |
| Precipitation, total, in | 0.0 in |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 748.11 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 19700.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 363% |
| Year Over Year Average | 5,420 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 110,000 cfs |
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