Kiskiminetas River Flow Today
As of October 10, 2026 at 3:00 AM, the Kiskiminetas River is flowing at 913 cfs at Vandergrift, PA — 117% of normal for the date and up 2% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Kiskiminetas 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 Vandergrift, the Kiskiminetas River is running 913 cfs — 117% of normal, up 2% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 117% of normal).
How the Kiskiminetas 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
- Vandergrift775 ft 913 cfs117%
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 Kiskiminetas River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (117%).
Kiskiminetas River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
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Kiskiminetas River At Vandergrift PA
Oct 10, 3:00 AM · USGS 03048500 |
913 cfs | 117% | +2% | 3.80 ft | 21.2 ft below | 775 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.
Kiskiminetas River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
Kiskiminetas River
The Kiskiminetas River is a tributary of the Allegheny River located in western Pennsylvania, flowing for 57 miles from its source in Indiana County to its confluence with the Allegheny River in Armstrong County. The river has a rich history, serving as a transportation route for Native American tribes and early European settlers. Today, the river is primarily used for recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and boating. The river's hydrology has been impacted by several dams and reservoirs, including the Conemaugh River Lake and the Crooked Creek Lake, which provide flood control and hydroelectric power. The river also supports agricultural uses such as crop irrigation and livestock watering. Overall, the Kiskiminetas River is an important resource for the region, providing both historical significance and recreational opportunities.
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About the Kiskiminetas River
How is the Kiskiminetas River flowing right now?
As of October 10, 2026, the Kiskiminetas River is flowing at 913 cfs at Vandergrift, PA, about 117% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Kiskiminetas River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Kiskiminetas River is at 117% 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 Kiskiminetas River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Vandergrift (25.0 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.