Major Flood
16 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
14 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
8.8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
27.06 ft
Water reaches the flood of record...July 20, 1977.
26.4 ft
Water reaches the level of the ST. Patricks Day Flood and crest on March 18, 1936.
26 ft
Flood waters reach 4th Ave in northwest portion of Seward.
25 ft
Water begins to enter the Seward Power Plant property.
20.7 ft
Water reaches floor level in trailers just downstream from Route 56 bridge over Conemaugh River.
12 ft
Route 56 below Power Plant Road is flooded under railroad underpass.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 19, 1977 | 27.06 ft | 115,500 cfs |
| Mar 17, 1936 | 26.4 ft | 75,000 cfs |
| Jan 18, 1996 | 20.68000030517578 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SWDP1
River
Conemaugh River
County
Westmoreland, PA
Coordinates
40.4192°N, 79.0264°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Conemaugh River at Seward?
The Conemaugh River at Seward gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03041500) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Conemaugh River at Seward?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Conemaugh River at Seward is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 8.8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
How do I get alerts when Conemaugh River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Conemaugh River at Seward to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Conemaugh River at Seward gauge located?
The gauge is located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania at coordinates 40.4192°N, 79.0264°W. USGS site number: 03041500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- The above river forecast includes future rainfall/snowmelt. Forecast stages may be different if the actual rainfall/snowmelt is different than the forecast rainfall/snowmelt.
- Stage may be affected by ice.