Total streamflow across the
Youghiogheny River
was last observed at
7,827
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
15,525
acre-ft of water today; about 49%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
15,909 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2018-09-10 when daily discharge volume was observed at
146,970 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Youghiogheny River At Sutersville
reporting a streamflow rate of 2,090 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Youghiogheny River, with a gauge stage of
4.51 ft at this location.
This river is monitored from 7 different streamgauging stations along the Youghiogheny River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 2,370 ft, the
Youghiogheny River Near Oakland.
The Youghiogheny River, located in western Maryland and southwestern Pennsylvania, is approximately 125 miles long and flows into the Monongahela River. Originally used by Native American tribes for transportation and fishing, the river played a significant role in the western expansion of the United States. The river has a complicated hydrology due to its mountainous terrain and is home to several hydroelectric dams, including the Deep Creek Dam and the Youghiogheny Dam. These dams provide power to the surrounding communities and also offer recreational opportunities such as fishing and boating. The river is also used for agricultural purposes, including irrigation and livestock watering. The Youghiogheny River is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering activities such as whitewater rafting, kayaking, and hiking along its banks.
Last Updated | 2024-12-25 |
Discharge Volume | 15,525 ACRE-FT |
Streamflow |
7,827.0 cfs
+170.0 cfs (+2.22%) |
Percent of Normal | 49.2% |
Maximum |
146,970.0 cfs
2018-09-10 |
Seasonal Avg | 15,909 cfs |
Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Youghiogheny River Near Oakland
USGS 03075500 |
216 cfs | 2.74 ft | -13.25 | |||||
Youghiogheny River At Friendsville
USGS 03076500 |
414 cfs | 2.97 ft | -16.19 | |||||
Youghiogheny River At Youghiogheny River Dam
USGS 03077500 |
497 cfs | 4.12 ft | -3.31 | |||||
Youghiogheny River Below Confluence
USGS 03081000 |
1370 cfs | 3.04 ft | -1.44 | |||||
Youghiogheny River At Ohiopyle
USGS 03081500 |
1450 cfs | 2.64 ft | 4.32 | |||||
Youghiogheny River At Connellsville
USGS 03082500 |
1790 cfs | 3.29 ft | 8.48 | |||||
Youghiogheny River At Sutersville
USGS 03083500 |
2090 cfs | 4.51 ft | 6.09 |
The Youghiogheny River , or the Yough for short, is a 134-mile-long (216 km) tributary of the Monongahela River in the U.S. states of West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. It drains an area on the west side of the Allegheny Mountains northward into Pennsylvania, providing a small watershed in extreme western Maryland into the tributaries of the Mississippi River. Youghiogheny is a Lenape word meaning "a stream flowing in a contrary direction".