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Conemaugh River at Seward
Critical Stages
8.8' - Action
12' - Flood
14' - Moderate
16' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 11:45 PM EST 12/15/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 2.49 ft
Flow: 0.502 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 AM 12/16 | 2.2 | 0.298 |
| 1 PM 12/16 | 2.2 | 0.298 |
| 7 PM 12/16 | 2.2 | 0.298 |
| 1 AM 12/17 | 2.2 | 0.298 |
| 7 AM 12/17 | 2.2 | 0.298 |
| 1 PM 12/17 | 2.2 | 0.298 |
| 7 PM 12/17 | 2.2 | 0.298 |
| 1 AM 12/18 | 2.2 | 0.298 |
| 7 AM 12/18 | 2.2 | 0.298 |
| 1 PM 12/18 | 2.2 | 0.298 |
| 7 PM 12/18 | 2.2 | 0.298 |
| 1 AM 12/19 | 2.2 | 0.298 |
| 7 AM 12/19 | 2.3 | 0.361 |
| 1 PM 12/19 | 2.5 | 0.511 |
| 7 PM 12/19 | 2.6 | 0.601 |
| 1 AM 12/20 | 2.6 | 0.601 |
| 7 AM 12/20 | 2.6 | 0.601 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 12:45 AM 12/16 | 2.51 | 0.519 |
| 12:30 AM 12/16 | 2.51 | 0.519 |
| 12:15 AM 12/16 | 2.5 | 0.511 |
| 12:00 AM 12/16 | 2.5 | 0.511 |
| 11:45 PM 12/15 | 2.49 | 0.502 |
| 11:30 PM 12/15 | 2.49 | 0.502 |
| 11:15 PM 12/15 | 2.49 | 0.502 |
| 11:00 PM 12/15 | 2.48 | 0.494 |
| 10:45 PM 12/15 | 2.48 | 0.494 |
| 10:30 PM 12/15 | 2.47 | 0.486 |
| 10:15 PM 12/15 | 2.47 | 0.486 |
| 10:00 PM 12/15 | 2.46 | 0.478 |
| 9:45 PM 12/15 | 2.45 | 0.47 |
| 9:30 PM 12/15 | 2.44 | 0.462 |
| 9:15 PM 12/15 | 2.43 | 0.454 |
| 9:00 PM 12/15 | 2.41 | 0.439 |
| 8:45 PM 12/15 | 2.4 | 0.431 |
| 8:30 PM 12/15 | 2.39 | 0.424 |
| 8:15 PM 12/15 | 2.37 | 0.409 |
| 8:00 PM 12/15 | 2.35 | 0.395 |
| 7:45 PM 12/15 | 2.34 | 0.388 |
| 7:30 PM 12/15 | 2.32 | 0.375 |
| 7:15 PM 12/15 | 2.3 | 0.361 |
| 7:00 PM 12/15 | 2.28 | 0.348 |
| 6:45 PM 12/15 | 2.26 | 0.336 |
| 6:30 PM 12/15 | 2.24 | 0.323 |
| 6:15 PM 12/15 | 2.22 | 0.31 |
| 6:00 PM 12/15 | 2.2 | 0.298 |
| 5:45 PM 12/15 | 2.18 | 0.286 |
| 5:30 PM 12/15 | 2.16 | 0.274 |
27.06' -
Water reaches the flood of record...July 20, 1977.
26.4' -
Water reaches the level of the ST. Patricks Day Flood and crest on March 18, 1936.
26' -
Flood waters reach 4th Ave in northwest portion of Seward.
25' -
Water begins to enter the Seward Power Plant property.
20.7' -
Water reaches floor level in trailers just downstream from Route 56 bridge over Conemaugh River.
12' -
Route 56 below Power Plant Road is flooded under railroad underpass.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Jul 20, 1977 | 27.06 |
| Mar 18, 1936 | 26.4 |
| Jan 19, 1996 | 20.680000305176 |
| Oct 16, 1954 | 19.2 |
| Mar 31, 1940 | 15.22 |
| Nov 8, 1997 | 15.1 |
| Feb 16, 2018 | 14.87 |
| May 25, 1997 | 14.630000114441 |
| Sep 10, 2018 | 14.55 |
| Mar 14, 2010 | 14.35 |
| Apr 3, 2024 | 14.34 |
| Sep 1, 2021 | 14.15 |
| Dec 20, 2008 | 12.76 |
| Sep 18, 2004 | 12.1 |
| Jan 6, 2005 | 11.73 |
| Feb 8, 2019 | 10.64 |
| Mar 5, 2008 | 10.39 |
| Jan 26, 2010 | 10.3 |
| Mar 15, 2015 | 9.92 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
