+818.0 cfs (+1.46%) since yesterday
55.79% of normal
•
Low
Total streamflow across the
Allegheny River
was last observed at
56,905
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
112,870
acre-ft of water today; about 56%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
102,006 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2024-04-13 when daily discharge volume was observed at
474,640 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Allegheny River At Natrona
reporting a streamflow rate of 16,500 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Allegheny River, with a gauge stage of
11.99 ft at this location.
This river is monitored from 10 different streamgauging stations along the Allegheny River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,457 ft, the
Allegheny River At Port Allegany.
Last Updated
2024-05-18
Streamflow
56,905.0 cfs
Percent of Normal
55.79%
Maximum
474,640.0 cfs
2024-04-13
About the allegheny river
The Allegheny River spans over 325 miles and originates in Potter County, Pennsylvania. It flows through the Allegheny Mountains and ultimately joins the Monongahela River to form the Ohio River. Native American tribes such as the Seneca, Shawnee, and Mohawk once inhabited the region before European settlers arrived in the 1700s. The river's hydrology and course have been altered by various dams, including the Kinzua Dam, which created the Allegheny Reservoir. The Conemaugh River Lake and Tionesta Lake are other major reservoirs along the river. The Allegheny River is used for a variety of recreational activities, such as fishing, boating, and camping. The river is also a source of drinking water for multiple towns and cities, and its watersheds support agricultural industries throughout the region.
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