Major Flood
25 ft
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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
22 ft
Minor Flood
20 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
39 ft
Flooding begins in the parking lot at the top of Rafter Put-In Trail.
30 ft
Water reaches Youghiogheny River Bike Trail.
25 ft
Water reaches railraod tracks along right downsteam bank upstream of Route 381 bridge.
22 ft
Route 381 flooded in Ohiopyle.
20 ft
Flooding begins at the waste water treatment plant.
16.5 ft
Water reaches steel girders under Route 381 bridge near left downstream bank.
14 ft
Water approaches walkway in Ohiopyle State Park upstream of falls.
10 ft
The Lower Yough below Ohiopyle is closed to all guided and unguided rafting.
8 ft
The Middle Yough from Confluence to Ohiopyle is closed to all guided and unguided rafting. Only guided rafting is permitted in the Lower Yough below Ohiopyle.
6 ft
No unguided rafts or duckies are permitted in the Middle Yough from Confluence to Ohiopyle.
4 ft
Only guided tours with larger 15 foot rafts are permitted in the Lower Yough below Ohiopyle.
3 ft
Only rafts are permitted for both guided and unguided rafting.
2 ft
All rafts and duckies are permitted for both guided or unguided rafting.
1.9 ft
Lower limit for rafting.
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 13, 2010 | 14.75 ft | 30,460 cfs |
| Feb 16, 2018 | 13.86 ft | 26,509 cfs |
| Mar 4, 2015 | 13.43 ft | 24,778 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
OPLP1
River
Youghiogheny River
County
Fayette, PA
Coordinates
39.8708°N, 79.4931°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Youghiogheny River at Ohiopyle?
The Youghiogheny River at Ohiopyle gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03081500) 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 Ohiopyle?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Youghiogheny River at Ohiopyle is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 22 feet, and major flooding at 25 feet.
How do I get alerts when Youghiogheny River rises?
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Where is the Youghiogheny River at Ohiopyle gauge located?
The gauge is located in Fayette County, Pennsylvania at coordinates 39.8708°N, 79.4931°W. USGS site number: 03081500. 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
- Gauge reading affected by reservoir operations.
- Stage may be affected by ice.