TIOGA RIVER

River Levels Streamflow Hydrology
November 21, 2024

TOTAL DISCHARGE (CFS)

SUMMARY

Last Updated 2024-11-20
Discharge Volume 748 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 376.9 cfs
+13.7 cfs (+3.77%)
Percent of Normal 19.52%
Maximum 39,790.0 cfs
2021-10-30
Seasonal Avg 1,931 cfs

Total streamflow across the Tioga River was last observed at 377 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 748 acre-ft of water today; about 20% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 1,931 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2021-10-30 when daily discharge volume was observed at 39,790 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Tioga River Near Erwins Ny reporting a streamflow rate of 162 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Tioga River At Tioga Junction with a gauge stage of 6.69 ft. This river is monitored from 5 different streamgauging stations along the Tioga River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,126 ft, the Tioga River Near Mansfield.

The Tioga River is a 58-mile long river located in north-central Pennsylvania, in the United States. The river is known for its scenic beauty and recreational opportunities, including fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. The river's hydrology has been heavily impacted by the construction of several reservoirs and dams, including the Hammond Lake and the Cowanesque Lake, which were built in the mid-twentieth century for flood control and water supply purposes. The Tioga River has a rich cultural and historical significance, as it was an important transportation route for the indigenous peoples and early settlers. Today, the river is used for agricultural purposes, including irrigation and livestock watering. The river remains an important natural resource for the surrounding communities, and efforts continue to protect and preserve its water quality and ecosystem.

YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)

Streamflow Conditions
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Tioga River Near Mansfield
USGS 01516350
30 cfs 0.01 ft 2.69
Tioga River At Tioga
USGS 01518000
47 cfs 0.48 ft 0
Tioga River At Tioga Junction
USGS 01518700
65 cfs 6.69 ft 0
Tioga River At Lindley Ny
USGS 01520500
98 cfs 3.06 ft 2.21
Tioga River Near Erwins Ny
USGS 01526500
162 cfs 0.63 ft 7.75
History of the River

The Tioga River is a 16.8-mile-long (27.0 km) tributary of the Sturgeon River in Baraga County, Michigan, United States.

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