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SwedenClarion River at Ridgway water level
River gauge, Clarion River, Pennsylvania, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 214 cfs
History
What this means
The Clarion River at Ridgway is at 3.28 ft, in the normal range.
It is 12.72 ft below the flood stage of 16.00 ft.
It has dropped 0.08 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 3.26 ft and 3.41 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
- 23.10 ftJuly 19, 1964
Floating and fishing near Clarion River at Ridgway
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 16.00 ft, 12.72 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 24.00 ft
- Record flooding is expected on the clarion river in the vicinity of Ridgway. Water levels are expected to exceed those experienced in July 1964.
- 22.00 ft
- Widespread flooding occurs along the right, or west bank. The left bank overflows and affects the sewage treatment plant.
- 20.00 ft
- The entire area along the right, or west bank is inundated. Numerous homes and businesses are affected by high water. Route 948 is closed due to flooding at several locations.
- 18.00 ft
- Homes on the right, or west bank above the highway bridge are affected by high water levels.
- 16.00 ft
- The right, or west bank overflows, affecting low lying areas.
- 3.28 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 | 23.10 ft | July 19, 1964 |
| 2 | 21.67 ft | May 21, 2014 |
| 3 | 20.27 ft | January 19, 1996 |
| 4 | 19.50 ft | June 23, 1972 |
| 5 | 19.21 ft | December 1, 2010 |
| 6 | 16.89 ft | September 18, 2004 |
| 7 | 16.73 ft | June 21, 2019 |
| 8 | 16.40 ft | July 1, 1942 |
| 9 | 16.00 ft | August 14, 1994 |
| 10 | 15.50 ft | March 10, 1964 |
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.37 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 Clarion River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarion River at JohnsonburgRiver gauge, Clarion River | 1.88 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 5.4 mi |
| Clarion River at CooksburgRiver gauge, Clarion River | 2.66 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 25 mi |
| Clarion River near PineyRiver gauge, Clarion River | 244 cfs | Low | −17.0 cfs | 40 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Branch Clarion River at WilcoxRiver gauge, West Branch Clarion River | 25.7 cfs | Normal | −3.3 cfs | 11 mi |
| EB Clarion River at EB Clarion River DamRiver gauge, EB Clarion River | 116 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 12 mi |
| Sevenmile Run near RasselasRiver gauge, Sevenmile Run | 2.5 cfs | Normal | −0.9 cfs | 17 mi |
| Sandy Lick Creek at DuboisRiver gauge, Sandy Lick Creek | 2.74 ft | Very high | −0.31 ft | 20 mi |
| Tionesta Creek at LynchRiver gauge, Tionesta Creek | 84.7 cfs | Normal | −25.3 cfs | 21 mi |
| Kinzua Creek near GuffeyRiver gauge, Kinzua Creek | 20.3 cfs | Normal | −4.8 cfs | 24 mi |
| Waldy Run near EmporiumRiver gauge, Waldy Run | 1.0 cfs | Normal | −0.2 cfs | 25 mi |
| Redbank Creek at BrookvilleRiver gauge, Redbank Creek | 6.76 ft | Below flood stage | −0.27 ft | 26 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Clarion River at Ridgway?
The official flood stage is 16.00 ft. The level is currently 12.72 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 Ridgway today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 10:15 PM EDT, the water level was 3.28 ft. Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Clarion River at Ridgway rising or falling?
Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Clarion River at Ridgway 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 Ridgway?
The highest level on record is 23.10 ft on July 19, 1964.
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:03029000(Agency page)- Coordinates
41.42089, -78.73586(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 | 3.28 ft | 2026-10-19 02:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 214 cfs | 2026-10-19 02:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Clarion River at Ridgway (usgs:03029000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/pennsylvania/clarion-river-at-ridgway
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