Cowanesque River Flow Today
As of October 9, 2026 at 4:00 AM, the Cowanesque River is flowing at 37 cfs at Elkland, PA — 108% of normal for the date and down 3% in 24 hours. 3 of 3 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 8 to 37 cfs. ❤ Favorite
Cowanesque River map
See the Cowanesque River on a live map
Every gauge, dam and paddle run on the river, one tap each:
- Gauges now — which reaches are high or low
- Dams & paddle runs — storage and what’s in range
- Rain — past 24 hrs and the 72-hr forecast, press play
✓ Free for 7 days · ✓ Cancel anytime
Cowanesque River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Elkland, the Cowanesque River is running 37 cfs — 108% of normal, down 3% since yesterday. Along the river, 2 of 3 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 57% of normal).
Highest against normal: Elkland at 108%. Lowest: Westfield at 43%.
How the Cowanesque River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Westfield1,338 ft 8 cfs43%
- Elkland1,119 ft 37 cfs108%
- Lawrenceville997 ft 25 cfs57%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Cowanesque River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (57%).
Cowanesque River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cowanesque River At Westfield PA
Oct 9, 3:15 AM · USGS 01518862 |
8 cfs | 43% | -7% | -0.47 ft | · | 1,338 ft |
|
Cowanesque River At Elkland PA
Oct 9, 4:00 AM · USGS 01519200 |
37 cfs | 108% | -3% | 15.85 ft | · | 1,119 ft |
|
Cowanesque River Near Lawrenceville PA
Oct 9, 3:00 AM · USGS 01520000 |
25 cfs | 57% | +8% | 7.26 ft | 5.7 ft below | 997 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Dams & reservoirs on the Cowanesque River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Cowanesque River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Cowanesque River
The Cowanesque River is a 47-mile-long tributary of the Tioga River in Pennsylvania and New York. It flows through the cities of Westfield, Knoxville, and Lawrenceville. The river is named after the Cowanesque Native American tribe that inhabited the area in the past. The Cowanesque River is known for its hydroelectric power generation, with three hydroelectric dams and reservoirs along its course, namely the Cowanesque Lake, Hammond Lake, and Tioga-Hammond Lakes. These reservoirs and dams help regulate the river's flow and provide flood control. The Cowanesque River is also a popular destination for recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and camping. The surrounding lands are utilized for agriculture, including dairy farming, crop cultivation, and grazing.
About the Cowanesque River
How is the Cowanesque River flowing right now?
As of October 9, 2026, the Cowanesque River is flowing at 37 cfs at Elkland, PA, about 108% of normal for the date. Across its 3 USGS gauges, current flows range from 8 to 37 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Cowanesque River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Cowanesque River is at 57% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Cowanesque River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Lawrenceville (13.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.