Conemaugh River At Seward, Pa Realtime Data
CONEMAUGH RIVER AT SEWARD, PA
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
3,360
Discharge (cfs)
4.4
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 3,360 cfs, and a gauge height of 4.40 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 986 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is fed by precipitation, snowmelt, and groundwater, and its flow can be impacted by tributaries such as the Stonycreek River and the Little Conemaugh River. The hydrology of the river can also be affected by the nearby Conemaugh Dam, which was built in the mid-20th century for flood control purposes. Seasonal trends show that the river typically experiences higher flow during the spring months due to snowmelt and increased precipitation. Interestingly, the Conemaugh River played a significant role in the 1889 Johnstown Flood, which resulted in over 2,200 deaths and remains one of the deadliest natural disasters in American history.
August 3, 2026
| Elevation | 1,080.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 4.4 ft |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 1080.0 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 3360.0 ft3/s |
| Temperature, water, °C | 20.5 deg C |
| Precipitation, total, in | 0.0 in |
| Percent of Normal | 913% |
| Year Over Year Average | 368 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 24,100 cfs |
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