Youghiogheny River at Connellsville
Pennsylvania — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Fayette County, Pennsylvania on the Youghiogheny River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 03082500, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
18 ft
Moderate Flood
16 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
22 ft
The entire area of West Connellsville between the River and Crawford Avenues is flooded.
21.96 ft
Water reaches the flood of record...October 16, 1954.
20.28 ft
Water reaches the level of the ST. Patricks Day Flood and crest on March 18, 1936.
20 ft
Floodwaters enter AMTRAK stop on the right bank about 0.2 miles downstream from the gage.
19 ft
Floodwaters reach Chessie railroad tracks along right bank at Crawford Street Bridge.
18 ft
Flooding affects several homes and small businesses in the immediate vicinity of the Crawford Street Bridge.
17 ft
Water reaches homes in the towns Adelaide and Dawson, downstream of Connelsville.
16 ft
About 100 homes on the west side of Connellsville flood in the areas of Fifth, Sixth and Seventh Streets.
14.13 ft
Water reaches level of March 3, 2015.
14 ft
Several inches of water floods basements of about 30 homes along left bank. River is bankful along the left bank just downstream from the Crawford Street Bridge. Water reaches the level of the Hurricane Ivan flood of September 18, 2004.
12 ft
Flooding begins in the vicinity of Yough Park.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 1954 | 21.96 ft | 103,000 cfs |
| Oct 15, 1954 | 21.96 ft | 103,000 cfs |
| Mar 17, 1936 | 20.28 ft | — |
| Mar 17, 1936 | 20.28 ft | — |
| Mar 28, 1924 | 19.3 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CLLP1
River
Youghiogheny River
County
Fayette, PA
Coordinates
40.0175°N, 79.5939°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Youghiogheny River at Connellsville?
The Youghiogheny River at Connellsville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03082500) 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 Connellsville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Youghiogheny River at Connellsville is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
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Where is the Youghiogheny River at Connellsville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Fayette County, Pennsylvania at coordinates 40.0175°N, 79.5939°W. USGS site number: 03082500. 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.