Shenango River river
Total streamflow across the Shenango River was last observed at 1,302 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 2,582 acre-ft of water today; about 95% of normal. Average streamflow for this time of year is 1,366 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2018-03-02 when daily discharge volume was observed at 8,309 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Shenango River Near Transfer reporting a streamflow rate of 603 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Shenango River At Pymatuning Dam with a gauge stage of 5.09 ft. This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Shenango River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 976 ft, the Shenango River At Pymatuning Dam.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Shenango River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Shenango River
All 3 USGS gauges Snoflo tracks for this river, with current flow, stage, recent change, percent of normal, and the gauge's all-time min / max. Click any header to sort. Cells are heatmapped relative to the column min/max -- darker blue = higher.
| Streamgauge▾ | Streamflow (cfs)▾ | Gauge stage (ft)▾ | 24h Δ (%)▾ | % Normal▾ | Min (cfs)▾ | Max (cfs)▾ | Elevation (ft)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Shenango River At Pymatuning Dam
PA
USGS 03101500
|
213 | 5.09 | -1.8 | 155% | 16 | 1,760 | 976 |
|
Shenango River Near Transfer
PA
USGS 03102850
|
603 | 3.08 | -17.1 | 219% | 37 | 5,210 | 911 |
|
Shenango River At Sharpsville
PA
USGS 03103500
|
486 | 3.10 | 0.0 | 157% | 104 | 4,280 | 865 |
Maximum streamflow discharge by year
The single highest aggregate discharge recorded each year. Spotting the multi-year trend reveals droughts vs. wet cycles long before the headline daily flow does.
Annual peak discharge
From the river's full record · one point per water year
Streamflow elevation profile
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by current streamflow (x-axis) vs elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-to-bottom traces the river from headwaters down to its mouth -- you can see flow accumulate as elevation drops.
Elevation vs streamflow
One point per monitored gauge · bubble size = gauge stage
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.
Recreation along the Shenango River
Fishing access and paddle runs Snoflo tracks within the watershed.
Track the Shenango River in the Snoflo app
Set per-gauge push alerts (e.g. "alert me when flow at the Russian R Nr Healdsburg crosses 5,000 cfs"), and Snoflo's iOS app pushes the moment USGS reports the crossing.
About the Shenango River
Where does the data for the Shenango River come from?
Streamflow and gauge stage data are sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Water Information System. The aggregate flow shown at the top of the page is computed by Snoflo as the sum of all monitored gauges along the river.
How is "percent of normal" calculated?
Today's aggregate streamflow is compared to the historical average aggregate streamflow on this calendar day across the river's full record. 100% means right on average; values above 100% indicate above-normal flow (wet year); values below indicate below-normal (dry year or drought).
Why are some gauges showing very different flows?
Gauges along a river measure flow at different points: headwater gauges read what's coming off the snowpack or mountain runoff; downstream gauges integrate everything upstream, including tributary inputs. Wide spreads usually mean a tributary is contributing significantly between gauges.
What's the elevation profile chart showing?
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by streamflow (x-axis) and elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-down traces the river from headwaters to mouth -- you can see flow build as elevation drops.
Can I get alerts when a specific gauge crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app on a per-gauge basis. Open any individual streamgauge from the table above and favorite it to set a discharge threshold.