Allegheny River (lower pool) at Natrona water level
River gauge, Allegheny River (lower pool), Pennsylvania, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
History
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What this means
The Allegheny River (lower pool) at Natrona is at 11.31 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 10.52 ft, based on 10 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.79 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 9.98 ft, a difference of +1.33 ft.
It has dropped 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 10.46 ft and 12.64 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 10 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 10.52 ft0.79 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 9.88 ft – 12.92 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (10 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 9.98 ft+1.33 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 10.46 ft – 12.64 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 9.98 ft – 17.93 ft
Floating and fishing near Allegheny River (lower pool) at Natrona
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 1.15 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Allegheny River (lower pool)
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegheny River (lower pool) near RimerRiver gauge, Allegheny River (lower pool) | 9.54 ft | Normal | +0.05 ft | 25 mi |
| Allegheny River (lower pool) at KittanningRiver gauge, Allegheny River (lower pool) | 10.15 ft | Normal | +0.04 ft | 17 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegheny River at NatronaRiver gauge, Allegheny River | 11.55 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 0.2 mi |
| Allegheny River at Lock & Dam 5 near FreeportRiver gauge, Allegheny River | 9.76 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 5.7 mi |
| Allegheny River below Lock & Dam 5 near FreeportRiver gauge, Allegheny River | 11.57 ft | Normal | −0.05 ft | 5.7 mi |
| Allegheny R at CW Bill Young L&D at AcmetoniaRiver gauge, Allegheny R | 11.05 ft | Normal | −0.05 ft | 7 mi |
| Buffalo Creek at Iron BridgeRiver gauge, Buffalo Creek | 131 cfs | High | −63.0 cfs | 9 mi |
| Kiskiminetas River at VandergriftRiver gauge, Kiskiminetas River | 7.20 ft | Below flood stage | −0.20 ft | 9 mi |
| Allegheny River below Lock & Dam 6 at ClintonRiver gauge, Allegheny River | 9.64 ft | Low | −0.08 ft | 10 mi |
| Allegheny River at Lock & Dam 6 at ClintonRiver gauge, Allegheny River | 9.70 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 10 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Allegheny River (lower pool) at Natrona higher than last year?
Yes, it is 1.33 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 9.98 ft.
What is a normal level for the Allegheny River (lower pool) at Natrona in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 10.52 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 9.88 ft and 12.92 ft, based on 10 years of records.
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 (lower pool) at Natrona today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 04:15 PM EDT, the water level was 11.31 ft. Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Allegheny River (lower pool) at Natrona rising or falling?
Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Allegheny River (lower pool) at Natrona normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 10 years of daily readings for this time of year.
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:03049501(Agency page)- Coordinates
40.61294, -79.71951(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 | 11.31 ft | 2026-10-18 20:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Allegheny River (lower pool) at Natrona (usgs:03049501). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/pennsylvania/allegheny-river-lower-pool-at-natrona
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer