-5.3 cfs (-3.44%) since yesterday
41.77% of normal
•
Very Low
Total streamflow across the
Cowanesque River
was last observed at
149
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
295
acre-ft of water today; about 42%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
356 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2021-08-19 when daily discharge volume was observed at
34,470 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Cowanesque River Near Lawrenceville
reporting a streamflow rate of 93.8 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Cowanesque River At Elkland
with a gauge stage of 15.59 ft.
This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Cowanesque River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,338 ft, the
Cowanesque River At Westfield.
Last Updated
2023-10-04
Streamflow
148.6 cfs
Percent of Normal
41.77%
Maximum
34,470.0 cfs
2021-08-19
About the 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.