Major Flood
23 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
21 ft
Minor Flood
20 ft
Action Stage
14.9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
32.5 ft
Water reaches the flood of record...October 16, 1954.
30.65 ft
Water reaches the level of the St. Patricks Day Flood and crest on March 18, 1936.
29.7 ft
Water reaches the level reached during Hurricane Agnes June 23 1972.
26 ft
Water reaches 1st Avenue on the north side of town. Basements are flooded in homes along all of 1st Avenue. About 25 homes are affected.
23 ft
Floodwaters reach the railroad tracks on the left bank.
20.7 ft
Water reaches the level reached during Hurricane Ivan September 18, 2004.
20.66 ft
Flood reaches the level reached on March 5, 2015.
20 ft
Residential basement flooding in Sutersville begins in homes along the right bank. Flooding also begins in the West Newton business district 5 miles upstream.
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 | 32.5 ft | 107,000 cfs |
| Mar 17, 1936 | 30.65 ft | — |
| Jun 22, 1972 | 29.7 ft | 91,500 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
STSP1
River
Youghiogheny River
County
Allegheny, PA
Coordinates
40.2403°N, 79.8067°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Youghiogheny River at Sutersville?
The Youghiogheny River at Sutersville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03083500) 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 Sutersville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Youghiogheny River at Sutersville is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 14.9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 21 feet, and major flooding at 23 feet.
How do I get alerts when Youghiogheny River rises?
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Where is the Youghiogheny River at Sutersville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania at coordinates 40.2403°N, 79.8067°W. USGS site number: 03083500. 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 may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.