Clarion River at Johnsonburg water level

Name: Clarion River at Johnsonburg water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Clarion River, Pennsylvania, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.87ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 06:45 AM EDT (49 min ago)

Flow: 158 cfs
Water temperature: 47 °F

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Clarion River at Johnsonburg, where the gauge shows 1.87 ft.

It is 5.13 ft below the flood stage of 7.00 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1.87 ft – 1.98 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 47 °F.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 16.70 ftJuly 1, 1942

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 7.00 ft.

What happens at each level

10.00 ft: A number of homes flood. Travel is restricted on Route 219.
9.00 ft: Water level reaches Route 219. Several homes are affected by high water.
7.00 ft: High water results in overflow of both banks.
1.87 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: 11 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	16.70 ft	July 1, 1942
2	12.60 ft	January 19, 1996
3	9.99 ft	June 22, 1972
4	9.86 ft	June 20, 1989
5	9.72 ft	December 1, 2010
6	9.20 ft	May 28, 1946
7	7.49 ft	September 22, 1992
8	7.43 ft	September 18, 2004
9	7.23 ft	September 9, 2004
10	7.12 ft	March 6, 2011

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:32 AM Sunset 06:29 PM Daylight 10 hr, 57 min First quarter 58%

Map

Other gauges on the Clarion River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Clarion River at RidgwayRiver gauge, Clarion River	3.28 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	5.4 mi
Clarion River at CooksburgRiver gauge, Clarion River	2.60 ft	Below flood stage	−0.16 ft	30 mi
Clarion River near PineyRiver gauge, Clarion River	772 cfs	Normal	+91.0 cfs	44 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
West Branch Clarion River at WilcoxRiver gauge, West Branch Clarion River	23.6 cfs	Normal	−3.1 cfs	6.2 mi
EB Clarion River at EB Clarion River DamRiver gauge, EB Clarion River	116 cfs	Normal	±0	6 mi
Sevenmile Run near RasselasRiver gauge, Sevenmile Run	2.2 cfs	Low	−0.4 cfs	11 mi
Kinzua Creek near GuffeyRiver gauge, Kinzua Creek	18.8 cfs	Normal	−3.8 cfs	19 mi
Tionesta Creek at LynchRiver gauge, Tionesta Creek	80.1 cfs	Normal	−19.2 cfs	21 mi
Waldy Run near EmporiumRiver gauge, Waldy Run	1.0 cfs	Normal	−0.1 cfs	21 mi
Sandy Lick Creek at DuboisRiver gauge, Sandy Lick Creek	2.72 ft	Very high	−0.25 ft	25 mi
Driftwood Br Sinnemahoning Cr at Sterling RunRiver gauge, Driftwood Br Sinnemahoning Cr	76.3 cfs	Normal	−14.4 cfs	25 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Clarion River at Johnsonburg?

The official flood stage is 7.00 ft. The level is currently 5.13 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 Clarion River at Johnsonburg today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 06:45 AM EDT, the water level was 1.87 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Clarion River at Johnsonburg rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Clarion River at Johnsonburg normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Clarion River at Johnsonburg?

The highest level on record is 16.70 ft on July 1, 1942.

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:03028500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 41.48617, -78.67836 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NGVD29
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	1.87 ft	2026-10-19 10:45	Provisional
Flow	158 cfs	2026-10-19 10:45	Provisional
Water temperature	47 °F	2026-10-19 10:45	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Clarion River at Johnsonburg (usgs:03028500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/pennsylvania/clarion-river-at-johnsonburg

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer