Tub Run (Youghiogheny River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Tub Run |
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Location of Tub Run mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Youghiogheny River |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Fayette |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Laurel Run divide about 2.5 miles north-northeast of Flat Rock, Pennsylvania 2,415 ft (736 m) 39°48′34″N 079°26′58″W / 39.80944°N 79.44944°W |
| River mouth | Youghiogheny River in Youghiogheny River Lake about 0.25 miles north of Somerfield, Pennsylvania 1,435 ft (437 m) 39°46′17″N 079°23′57″W / 39.77139°N 79.39917°W |
| Length | 4.90 mi (7.89 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | southeast |
| River system | Monongahela River |
| Basin size | 7.14 square miles (18.5 km2) |
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| Bridges | Martin Road, PA 281, Tub Run Road, Parnell Road |
Tub Run is a small stream in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It is about 4.9 miles (7.9 kilometers) long. This stream is a "third order tributary" to the Youghiogheny River. This means it's a stream that flows into another stream, which then flows into an even bigger river.
All About Tub Run
Tub Run is a cool stream that has been known by another name in the past. It was once called Tub Mill Run. This name might give us a clue about what the area was like a long time ago!
Where Tub Run Starts and Ends
Tub Run begins its journey about 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) north-northeast of Flat Rock, Pennsylvania. This starting point is near a place called the Laurel Run divide. From there, it flows towards the southeast.
Tub Run eventually joins the Youghiogheny River. This meeting point is inside the Youghiogheny River Lake. It's located about 0.25 miles (0.4 kilometers) north of Somerfield, Pennsylvania.
What is a Watershed?
A watershed is like a big bowl or a drainage area. All the rain and snow that falls within this area eventually flows into the same stream, river, or lake. The Tub Run watershed covers about 7.40 square miles (19.2 square kilometers).
- This area gets about 48.8 inches (124 centimeters) of rain and snow each year.
- A big part of the Tub Run watershed, about 87%, is covered by forests. This is good because forests help keep the water clean and healthy!
