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SwedenAllegheny River at Parker water level
River gauge, Allegheny River, Pennsylvania, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 4,570 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 2.70 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 02:00 PM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 08:53 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The gauge at Allegheny River at Parker reads 2.54 ft, a normal level.
It is 17.46 ft below the flood stage of 20.00 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 2.70 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 02:00 PM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.45 ft and 2.67 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 29.60 ftJanuary 22, 1959
- Forecast peak
- 2.70 ftSunday, October 18 at 02:00 PM
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 20.00 ft, still 17.46 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 29.00 ft
- Floodwaters reach the Conrail railroad bridge over the Clarion River about 0.8 miles upstream the U. S. Highway bridge.
- 25.00 ft
- Floodwaters cover Route 268 and flood UFP Parker LLC.
- 22.00 ft
- Several homes on Route 268 flood.
- 2.54 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29.60 ft | January 22, 1959 |
| 2 | 26.30 ft | February 17, 1976 |
| 3 | 24.15 ft | January 30, 1968 |
| 4 | 23.30 ft | February 8, 1965 |
| 5 | 22.80 ft | January 19, 1969 |
| 6 | 22.66 ft | March 17, 2015 |
| 7 | 22.30 ft | June 23, 1972 |
| 8 | 21.69 ft | February 20, 2026 |
| 9 | 21.50 ft | January 29, 1994 |
| 10 | 21.50 ft | February 22, 1994 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Allegheny River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegheny River at Kinzua DamRiver gauge, Allegheny River | 2,310 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 62 mi |
| Allegheny River below Conewango Creek at WarrenRiver gauge, Allegheny River | 3.22 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 58 mi |
| Allegheny River at West HickoryRiver gauge, Allegheny River | 3.90 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 35 mi |
| Allegheny River at FranklinRiver gauge, Allegheny River | 3.49 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 21 mi |
| Allegheny River near RimerRiver gauge, Allegheny River | 9.35 ft | Normal | ±0 | 12 mi |
| Allegheny River at Lock & Dam 8 near TempletonRiver gauge, Allegheny River | 9.53 ft | Normal | ±0 | 18 mi |
| Allegheny River at KittanningRiver gauge, Allegheny River | 10.64 ft | Below flood stage | +0.07 ft | 21 mi |
| Allegheny River at Lock & Dam 6 at ClintonRiver gauge, Allegheny River | 9.71 ft | Normal | +0.02 ft | 27 mi |
| Allegheny River below Lock & Dam 6 at ClintonRiver gauge, Allegheny River | 9.74 ft | Low | −0.11 ft | 27 mi |
| Allegheny River at Lock & Dam 5 near FreeportRiver gauge, Allegheny River | 9.71 ft | Low | −0.08 ft | 29 mi |
| Allegheny River below Lock & Dam 5 near FreeportRiver gauge, Allegheny River | 11.52 ft | Normal | −0.09 ft | 29 mi |
| Allegheny River at NatronaRiver gauge, Allegheny River | 11.52 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 34 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegheny River (lower pool) near RimerRiver gauge, Allegheny River (lower pool) | 9.53 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 12 mi |
| Clarion River near PineyRiver gauge, Clarion River | 713 cfs | Normal | +56.0 cfs | 14 mi |
| Redbank Creek at St. CharlesRiver gauge, Redbank Creek | 3.85 ft | Below flood stage | −0.12 ft | 17 mi |
| Allegheny R at L&D 8 (lower pool) near TempletonRiver gauge, Allegheny R | 10.69 ft | Normal | +0.11 ft | 18 mi |
| Allegheny River (lower pool) at KittanningRiver gauge, Allegheny River (lower pool) | 10.17 ft | Normal | +0.05 ft | 21 mi |
| Mahoning Creek at Mahoning Creek DamRiver gauge, Mahoning Creek | 3.65 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 24 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Allegheny River at Parker?
The official flood stage is 20.00 ft. The level is currently 17.46 ft below it.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Allegheny River at Parker today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 07:00 PM EDT, the water level was 2.54 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Allegheny River at Parker rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Allegheny River at Parker normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Allegheny River at Parker?
The highest level on record is 29.60 ft on January 22, 1959.
Is Allegheny River at Parker expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 2.70 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 02:00 PM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:03031500(Agency page)- Coordinates
41.10062, -79.68116(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 2.54 ft | 2026-10-18 23:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 4,570 cfs | 2026-10-18 23:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Allegheny River at Parker (usgs:03031500). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/pennsylvania/allegheny-river-at-parker
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