+563.1 cfs (+2.38%) since yesterday
66.56% of normal
•
Low
Total streamflow across the
Allegheny River
was last observed at
24,187
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
47,974
acre-ft of water today; about 67%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
36,340 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2022-02-24 when daily discharge volume was observed at
398,200 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Allegheny River At Natrona
reporting a streamflow rate of 4,930 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Allegheny River, with a gauge stage of
10.49 ft at this location.
This river is monitored from 10 different streamgauging stations along the Allegheny River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,457 ft, the
Allegheny River At Port Allegany.
Last Updated
2023-09-27
Streamflow
24,186.8 cfs
Percent of Normal
66.56%
Maximum
398,200.0 cfs
2022-02-24
About the allegheny river
The Allegheny River spans over 325 miles and originates in Potter County, Pennsylvania. It flows through the Allegheny Mountains and ultimately joins the Monongahela River to form the Ohio River. Native American tribes such as the Seneca, Shawnee, and Mohawk once inhabited the region before European settlers arrived in the 1700s. The river's hydrology and course have been altered by various dams, including the Kinzua Dam, which created the Allegheny Reservoir. The Conemaugh River Lake and Tionesta Lake are other major reservoirs along the river. The Allegheny River is used for a variety of recreational activities, such as fishing, boating, and camping. The river is also a source of drinking water for multiple towns and cities, and its watersheds support agricultural industries throughout the region.
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