Allegheny River below Conewango Creek at Warren water level
River gauge, Allegheny River, Pennsylvania, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 2,500 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Allegheny River below Conewango Creek at Warren reads 3.20 ft, a normal level.
It is 10.80 ft below the flood stage of 14.00 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 3.17 ft and 3.25 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 19.40 ftMarch 17, 1865
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 14.00 ft, still 10.80 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 18.00 ft
- Many homes and businesses on both banks experience catastrophic flooding.
- 17.00 ft
- Many homes and businesses are affected by high water. The railroad tracks and business Route 6 are flooded. Water affects Warren General Hospital on the left bank.
- 15.00 ft
- A number of homes and businesses on the right, or north bank are affected by high water. Several streets are closed.
- 14.00 ft
- The right, or north bank begins to overflow, affecting a few houses and a couple of streets in low lying areas near the river.
- 3.20 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 | 19.40 ft | March 17, 1865 |
| 2 | 18.30 ft | March 8, 1956 |
| 3 | 17.70 ft | December 12, 1873 |
| 4 | 17.20 ft | March 27, 1913 |
| 5 | 17.10 ft | March 22, 1948 |
| 6 | 17.00 ft | April 6, 1947 |
| 7 | 16.50 ft | January 22, 1959 |
| 8 | 16.00 ft | March 30, 1916 |
| 9 | 15.90 ft | March 28, 1936 |
| 10 | 15.80 ft | March 13, 1920 |
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 Port AlleganyRiver gauge, Allegheny River | 95.6 cfs | Normal | −8.4 cfs | 44 mi |
| Allegheny River at EldredRiver gauge, Allegheny River | 2.62 ft | Below flood stage | −0.23 ft | 40 mi |
| Allegheny River at OleanRiver gauge, Allegheny River | 1.25 ft | Below flood stage | −0.09 ft | 39 mi |
| Allegheny River at SalamancaRiver gauge, Allegheny River | 2.85 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 31 mi |
| Allegheny River at Red HouseRiver gauge, Allegheny River | 7.72 ft | No reference yet | +0.01 ft | 26 mi |
| Allegheny River at Kinzua DamRiver gauge, Allegheny River | 2,310 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 7 mi |
| Allegheny River at West HickoryRiver gauge, Allegheny River | 3.90 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 23 mi |
| Allegheny River at FranklinRiver gauge, Allegheny River | 3.50 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 47 mi |
| Allegheny River at ParkerRiver gauge, Allegheny River | 2.58 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 58 mi |
| Allegheny River near RimerRiver gauge, Allegheny River | 9.39 ft | Normal | +0.02 ft | 65 mi |
| Allegheny River at Lock & Dam 8 near TempletonRiver gauge, Allegheny River | 9.51 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 68 mi |
| Allegheny River at KittanningRiver gauge, Allegheny River | 10.64 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 73 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conewango Creek at RussellRiver gauge, Conewango Creek | 2.31 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 7 mi |
| Allegheny Reservoir near WarrenReservoir, Allegheny Reservoir | 1,319.74 ft | High | −0.32 ft | 8 mi |
| Brokenstraw Creek at YoungsvilleRiver gauge, Brokenstraw Creek | 114 cfs | Normal | −13.0 cfs | 9 mi |
| Tionesta Creek at LynchRiver gauge, Tionesta Creek | 80.1 cfs | Normal | −14.2 cfs | 17 mi |
| Chadakoin River at FalconerRiver gauge, Chadakoin River | −0.42 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 19 mi |
| Kinzua Creek near GuffeyRiver gauge, Kinzua Creek | 18.8 cfs | Normal | −3.0 cfs | 23 mi |
| Chautauqua Lake at Bemus PointLake, Chautauqua Lake | 1,307.51 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 25 mi |
| Tunungwant Creek near South BradfordRiver gauge, Tunungwant Creek | 0.34 ft | Low | ±0 | 28 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Allegheny River below Conewango Creek at Warren?
The official flood stage is 14.00 ft. The level is currently 10.80 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 below Conewango Creek at Warren today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT, the water level was 3.20 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Allegheny River below Conewango Creek at Warren rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Allegheny River below Conewango Creek at Warren normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Allegheny River below Conewango Creek at Warren?
The highest level on record is 19.40 ft on March 17, 1865.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:03015310(Agency page)- Coordinates
41.84395, -79.14977(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 | 3.20 ft | 2026-10-19 15:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 2,500 cfs | 2026-10-19 15:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Allegheny River below Conewango Creek at Warren (usgs:03015310). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/pennsylvania/allegheny-river-below-conewango-creek-at-warren
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