Conestoga River At Lancaster, Pa Realtime Data
CONESTOGA RIVER AT LANCASTER, PA
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
384
Discharge (cfs)
3.9
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 01576500
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 384 cfs, and a gauge height of 3.88 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 485 .
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.
August 23, 2026
| Elevation | 255.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 3.88 ft |
| Precipitation, total, in | 0.0 in |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 384.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 147% |
| Year Over Year Average | 260 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 13,800 cfs |
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