River stage
Youghiogheny River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 8 of 8
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 8 of 8 gauges on the Youghiogheny River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Youghiogheny River levels, gauge by gauge
The Youghiogheny River is measured at 8 gauges across Maryland, Pennsylvania. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Friendsville | 3.55 ft | no flood stage set |
| Hoyes | 4.07 ft | no flood stage set |
| Oakland | 3.12 ft | no flood stage set |
| Confluence | 4.00 ft | below flood stage |
| Connellsville | 4.25 ft | normal, rising |
| Ohiopyle | 3.58 ft | normal, rising |
| Sutersville | 6.29 ft | normal, rising |
| Youghiogheyny Dam - Outflow (Tailwater) | 4.23 ft | no flood stage set |
Recent levels on the Youghiogheny River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Connellsville, PA, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Cheat River 6 gauges
- Wills Creek (MD, PA) 2 gauges
- Chartiers Creek 2 gauges
- Pine Creek (Etna, PA) 1 gauge
- Crooked Creek (PA) 3 gauges
- Connoquenessing Creek 1 gauge
- Slippery Rock Creek 1 gauge
- Antietam Creek 2 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Youghiogheny River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 8 reporting gauges on the Youghiogheny River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Youghiogheny River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Connellsville is at 4.25 ft; Ohiopyle is at 3.58 ft; Sutersville is at 6.29 ft.
Where is the Youghiogheny River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 8 gauges on the Youghiogheny River across Maryland, Pennsylvania.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.