Streamflow discharge was last observed at 618 cfs, and a gauge height of 2.28 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 1,033 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river flows through several dams, including the Conemaugh Dam and the Johnstown Flood National Memorial. Seasonally, the river experiences higher flows in the spring due to snowmelt and rain, while summer and fall tend to have lower flows. Interestingly, the hydrology of the Conemaugh River was significantly impacted by the 1889 Johnstown Flood, which was caused by the failure of the South Fork Dam upstream. The flood resulted in the loss of thousands of lives and caused significant damage to the surrounding area.
| Elevation | 1,133.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 2.28 ft |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 1133.18 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 618.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 171% |
| Year Over Year Average | 361 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 26,700 cfs |