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Shenango River Flow Today

As of October 10, 2026 at 3:45 AM, the Shenango River is flowing at 198 cfs at Sharpsville, PA — 104% of normal for the date. 3 of 3 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 138 to 198 cfs. ❤ Favorite

USGS gauges
3 3 reporting · upstream → down
Shenango River At Pymatuning Dam: 120% of normalShenango River Near Transfer: 100% of normalShenango River At Sharpsville: 104% of normal
Typical gauge
104% of normal for the date
0%normal200%
Biggest flow now
198cfs Sharpsville
Updated
Oct 10, 3:45 AM
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River briefing · Oct 10, 2026

Shenango 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 Sharpsville, the Shenango River is running 198 cfs — 104% of normal. Along the river, 2 of 3 reporting gauges are near normal (the typical gauge is at 104% of normal).

Headwaters to mouth

How the Shenango 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

  1. Pymatuning Dam976 ft 138 cfs120%
  2. Transfer911 ft 168 cfs100%
  3. Sharpsville865 ft 198 cfs104%

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 Shenango River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (104%).

Typical gauge 104%
0%50%100% · normal150%200%+
Much below normal0Below normal0Near normal2Above normal1Much above normal0

Shenango River flow report

3 gauges
Streamgage Streamflow % of normal 24h Gage height Elevation
Shenango River At Pymatuning Dam PA
Oct 10, 2:45 AM · USGS 03101500
138 cfs 120% 0% 4.97 ft 976 ft
Shenango River Near Transfer PA
Oct 10, 2:45 AM · USGS 03102850
168 cfs 100% 0% 2.42 ft 911 ft
Shenango River At Sharpsville PA
Oct 10, 3:45 AM · USGS 03103500
198 cfs 104% 0% 2.46 ft 865 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.

Upstream storage

Dams & reservoirs on the Shenango River

Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.

History

Shenango River streamflow over time

Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.

Maximum streamflow by year

About this river

Shenango River

The Shenango River is a tributary of the Allegheny River, running through northeastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania. It is approximately 82 miles long and has a drainage basin of 1,130 square miles. The river was once used for transportation and as a source of water for local industries. Today, it is a popular destination for recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and hiking. There are several reservoirs and dams along the river, including the Shenango River Lake, Pymatuning Reservoir, and Shenango Dam. These structures provide flood control, water supply, and hydroelectric power. The river also serves as a vital source of water for agriculture in the surrounding areas. Despite past pollution from industries and agriculture, efforts have been made to improve water quality and restore the river's ecosystem.

Around the river

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FAQ

About the Shenango River

How is the Shenango River flowing right now?

As of October 10, 2026, the Shenango River is flowing at 198 cfs at Sharpsville, PA, about 104% of normal for the date. Across its 3 USGS gauges, current flows range from 138 to 198 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.

Is the Shenango River running high or low?

The typical gauge on the Shenango River is at 104% 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.

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.

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