Rivers in Pennsylvania
Youghiogheny River at Confluence
Below flood stage
4.02ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 4:45 AM EDT
- Flood stage
- 12.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 5.70 ftWed, Sep 23, 2:00 AM EDT
- Record crest
- 21.60 ft1936
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 17.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 14.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 12.00 ft |
| Action | 7.00 ft |
- 20.00 ftOver half of the town of confluence would be affected by flood waters prior to the construction of the flood control structures.
- 18.00 ftFlood waters cover Route 281 just downstream of the bridge over the Youghiogheny.
- 16.00 ftSignificant 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.
- 14.00 ftState 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.
- 12.00 ftThe right bank of the river overflows downstream of confluence and about 1/4 mile upstream from the gaging station.
- 7.00 ftThe 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.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 15, 2026.
Crest history
19 crests on NOAA’s list since 1936.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 17, 1936 | 21.60 ft |
| 2 | October 15, 1954 | 19.92 ft |
| 3 | January 19, 1996 | 17.62 ft |
| 4 | September 10, 2018 | 13.13 ft |
| 5 | September 14, 1971 | 13.08 ft |
| 6 | April 3, 2024 | 12.88 ft |
| 7 | February 16, 2018 | 12.62 ft |
| 8 | March 6, 1967 | 12.37 ft |
| 9 | March 29, 2005 | 12.35 ft |
| 10 | August 7, 2000 | 12.30 ft |
| 11 | December 30, 1942 | 12.17 ft |
| 12 | March 1, 2021 | 12.09 ft |
| 13 | September 18, 2004 | 12.00 ft |
| 14 | April 5, 1984 | 11.96 ft |
| 15 | March 30, 1960 | 11.91 ft |
| 16 | June 23, 1972 | 11.89 ft |
| 17 | November 27, 1985 | 11.80 ft |
| 18 | April 2, 1970 | 11.80 ft |
| 19 | February 5, 1986 | 10.80 ft |
Most recent crests
- April 3, 2024: 12.88 ft
- March 1, 2021: 12.09 ft
- September 10, 2018: 13.13 ft
- February 16, 2018: 12.62 ft
- March 29, 2005: 12.35 ft
- September 18, 2004: 12.00 ft
- August 7, 2000: 12.30 ft
- January 19, 1996: 17.62 ft
- February 5, 1986: 10.80 ft
- November 27, 1985: 11.80 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
- UpstreamYoughiogheny River at Youghiogheyny Dam - Outflow (Tailwater)
- DownstreamYoughiogheny River at Ohiopyle
- Central PA Dams Youghiogheny Dam - Buttonhook at Youghiogheny Dam - Buttonhook
- Laurel Hill Creek at Ursina
- Casselman River at Markleton
- Bear Creek at Friendsville
- Youghiogheny River at Friendsville
- Casselman River at Grantsville
What this means
Forecasts by the Ohio River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round. Stage may be affected by ice.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.