Major Flood
28 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
27 ft
Minor Flood
25 ft
Action Stage
19.3 ft
What Floods at Each Level
25 ft
Minor flooding in lower-lying areas begins.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 1936 | 41.64 ft | 185,000 cfs |
| Mar 30, 1940 | 25.7 ft | — |
| Mar 6, 1945 | 25.34 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
VGFP1
River
Kiskiminetas River
County
Westmoreland, PA
Coordinates
40.6044°N, 79.5522°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Kiskiminetas River at Vandergrift?
The Kiskiminetas River at Vandergrift gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03048500) 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 Kiskiminetas River at Vandergrift?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Kiskiminetas River at Vandergrift is 25 feet. Action stage begins at 19.3 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 27 feet, and major flooding at 28 feet.
How do I get alerts when Kiskiminetas River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Kiskiminetas River at Vandergrift 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 Kiskiminetas River at Vandergrift gauge located?
The gauge is located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania at coordinates 40.6044°N, 79.5522°W. USGS site number: 03048500. 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.