Youghiogheny River river
Total streamflow across the Youghiogheny River was last observed at 26,580 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 52,721 acre-ft of water today; about 215% of normal. River levels are high. Average streamflow for this time of year is 12,354 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 7,140 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Youghiogheny River, with a gauge stage of 7.42 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.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Youghiogheny River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Youghiogheny River
All 7 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)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Youghiogheny River Near Oakland
MD
USGS 03075500
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2,730 | 6.02 | 251.8 | 1436% | 7 | 7,500 | 2,370 |
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Youghiogheny River At Friendsville
MD
USGS 03076500
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2,870 | 4.70 | 26.4 | 783% | 41 | 11,500 | 1,555 |
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Youghiogheny River At Youghiogheny River Dam
PA
USGS 03077500
|
497 | 4.14 | · | 90% | 19 | 6,280 | 1,313 |
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Youghiogheny River Below Confluence
PA
USGS 03081000
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4,170 | 5.03 | -22.9 | 323% | 408 | 27,900 | 1,305 |
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Youghiogheny River At Ohiopyle
PA
USGS 03081500
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4,130 | 5.30 | -33.6 | 288% | 150 | 34,500 | 1,170 |
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Youghiogheny River At Connellsville
PA
USGS 03082500
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5,540 | 5.37 | -35.1 | 346% | 343 | 34,300 | 861 |
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Youghiogheny River At Sutersville
PA
USGS 03083500
|
7,140 | 7.42 | -40.5 | 309% | 559 | 55,000 | 737 |
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
Youghiogheny River
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.
Recreation along the Youghiogheny River
Fishing access and paddle runs Snoflo tracks within the watershed.
Track the Youghiogheny 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 Youghiogheny River
Where does the data for the Youghiogheny 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.