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SwedenClarion River near Piney water level
River gauge, Clarion River, Pennsylvania, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 251 cfs
History
What this means
At 2.43 ft, the Clarion River near Piney is below normal for mid-October.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.39 ft and 3.57 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 28.24 ftJune 23, 1972
What the stage means on the water
Low water means more dragging on shallow riffles and slower floats. Fish crowd into the deeper runs, and warm, low water stresses them, so play and release them quickly.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28.24 ft | June 23, 1972 |
| 2 | 26.40 ft | March 18, 1936 |
| 3 | 18.99 ft | September 18, 2004 |
| 4 | 15.63 ft | September 9, 2004 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
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 | 44 mi |
| Clarion River at RidgwayRiver gauge, Clarion River | 3.28 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 40 mi |
| Clarion River at CooksburgRiver gauge, Clarion River | 2.66 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 15 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redbank Creek at St. CharlesRiver gauge, Redbank Creek | 3.81 ft | Below flood stage | −0.17 ft | 14 mi |
| Allegheny River at ParkerRiver gauge, Allegheny River | 2.65 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 14 mi |
| Allegheny River near RimerRiver gauge, Allegheny River | 9.37 ft | Normal | +0.02 ft | 17 mi |
| Allegheny River (lower pool) near RimerRiver gauge, Allegheny River (lower pool) | 9.57 ft | Normal | +0.03 ft | 17 mi |
| Redbank Creek at BrookvilleRiver gauge, Redbank Creek | 6.75 ft | Below flood stage | −0.27 ft | 19 mi |
| Tionesta Creek Reservoir at Tionesta Creek DamReservoir, Tionesta Creek Reservoir | 1,089.55 ft | Low | +0.07 ft | 19 mi |
| Tionesta Creek at Tionesta Creek DamRiver gauge, Tionesta Creek | 1.25 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 20 mi |
| Mahoning Creek at Mahoning Creek DamRiver gauge, Mahoning Creek | 3.65 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 20 mi |
Questions and answers
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 near Piney today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 11:15 PM EDT, the water level was 2.43 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Clarion River near Piney rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Clarion River near Piney normal?
Low for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Clarion River near Piney?
The highest level on record is 28.24 ft on June 23, 1972.
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.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:03030500(Agency page)- Coordinates
41.19256, -79.44005(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 | 2.43 ft | 2026-10-19 03:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 251 cfs | 2026-10-19 03:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Clarion River near Piney (usgs:03030500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/pennsylvania/clarion-river-near-piney
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