* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible.
* WHERE...Lancaster and Lebanon Counties.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Freezing conditions could kill crops and other sensitive
vegetation.
Freeze Warning
Until 2026-10-24T02:00:00-04:00
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National Weather Service
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible.
* WHERE...Lancaster and Lebanon Counties.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Freezing conditions could kill crops and other sensitive
vegetation.
CONESTOGA RIVER AT LANCASTER, PA
Realtime Data
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Report
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Conditions
274
Discharge (cfs)
3.7
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 274 cfs, and a gauge height of 3.67 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 370 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is fed by multiple tributaries and supplies drinking water to the area. Seasonal trends show higher flow rates in the spring due to snowmelt and rainfall, while low flow rates occur in the summer and fall. The river passes through a few dams, including Safe Harbor Dam, which creates a hydroelectric power plant. Interesting facts about the Conestoga River include its historical significance in the development of the area and its use for transportation, as well as its current recreational use for fishing, boating, and hiking.
October 23, 2026
Elevation
255.0 ft
Last Updated
Gage height, ft
3.67 ft
Precipitation, total, in
0.0 in
Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft