Major Flood
17 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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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
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
20 ft
Over half of the town of confluence would be affected by flood waters prior to the construction of the flood control structures.
18 ft
Flood waters cover Route 281 just downstream of the bridge over the Youghiogheny.
16 ft
Significant flooding is expected on the Youghiogheny River in the vicintiy of confluence. Areas adjacent to the river which are not protected by flood control structures are inundated.
14 ft
State Route 3003 is closed due to high water. High water covers the road about one tenth of a mile downstream of the confluence of the Casselman and Youghiogheny Rivers.
12 ft
The right bank of the river overflows downstream of confluence and about 1/4 mile upstream from the gaging station.
7 ft
The Youghiogheny Reservoir is expected to begin curtailing releases due to high water downstream of the dam. River interests are encouraged to monitor conditions in their vicinity and to be prepared if further rises occur.
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 16, 1936 | 21.6 ft | — |
| Oct 14, 1954 | 19.92 ft | — |
| Jan 19, 1996 | 17.6200008392334 ft | 55,100 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CNFP1
River
Youghiogheny River
County
Somerset, PA
Coordinates
39.8275°N, 79.3728°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Youghiogheny River at Confluence?
The Youghiogheny River at Confluence gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03081000) 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 Youghiogheny River at Confluence?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Youghiogheny River at Confluence is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
How do I get alerts when Youghiogheny River rises?
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Where is the Youghiogheny River at Confluence gauge located?
The gauge is located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania at coordinates 39.8275°N, 79.3728°W. USGS site number: 03081000. 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
- Stage may be affected by ice.