CONEMAUGH RIVER

RIVER LEVELS
April 19, 2025


Total streamflow across the Conemaugh River was last observed at 3,340 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 6,625 acre-ft of water today; about 60% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 5,600 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2018-09-10 when daily discharge volume was observed at 46,200 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Conemaugh River At Tunnelton reporting a streamflow rate of 2,230 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Conemaugh River, with a gauge stage of 4.29 ft at this location. This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Conemaugh River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,133 ft, the Conemaugh River At Minersville.

Last Updated 2025-04-19
Discharge Volume 6,625 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 3,340.0 cfs
-2200.0 cfs (-39.71%)
Percent of Normal 59.65%
Maximum 46,200.0 cfs
2018-09-10
Seasonal Avg 5,600 cfs
       
River Streamflow Levels
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Conemaugh River At Minersville
USGS 03041029
1110 cfs 2.91 ft -3.48
Conemaugh River At Seward
USGS 03041500
1100 cfs 3.05 ft -5.98
Conemaugh River At Tunnelton
USGS 03044000
2230 cfs 4.29 ft -30.75
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge

Weather Forecast

Streamflow Elevation Profile

The Conemaugh River is a 70-mile (110 km) long tributary of the Kiskiminetas River in Westmoreland, Indiana, and Cambria counties in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. It crosses both the Pittsburgh metropolitan area and the Johnstown, Pennsylvania metropolitan area. The name means 'Otter Creek', originating from the Unami-Lenape language word kwənəmuxkw 'otter'.

Regional Streamflow Levels