Kiskiminetas River at Vandergrift water level

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

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Below flood stage

Water level

7.25ft Down 0.27 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 04:00 AM EDT (54 min ago)

Flow: 5,070 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Kiskiminetas River at Vandergrift, where the gauge shows 7.25 ft.

It is 17.75 ft below the flood stage of 25.00 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.27 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 5.07 ft – 7.57 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: 41.64 ftMarch 18, 1936

Paddling and fishing conditions

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

For reference, flood stage is 25.00 ft.

What happens at each level

25.00 ft: Minor flooding in lower-lying areas begins.
7.25 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	41.64 ft	March 18, 1936
2	25.70 ft	March 31, 1940
3	25.34 ft	March 7, 1945
4	24.79 ft	December 30, 1942
5	22.68 ft	June 5, 1941
6	20.91 ft	April 14, 1948
7	20.32 ft	April 10, 1942
8	19.37 ft	December 18, 1937
9	18.60 ft	October 29, 1937
10	18.50 ft	January 27, 1952

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:33 AM Sunset 06:35 PM Daylight 11 hr, 2 min First quarter 48%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Allegheny River below Lock & Dam 6 at ClintonRiver gauge, Allegheny River	9.81 ft	Normal	±0	8 mi
Allegheny River at Lock & Dam 6 at ClintonRiver gauge, Allegheny River	9.71 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	8 mi
Crooked Creek Lake near Ford CityLake, Crooked Creek Lake	845.44 ft	Very high	+0.10 ft	8 mi
Allegheny River at Lock & Dam 5 near FreeportRiver gauge, Allegheny River	9.75 ft	Low	−0.06 ft	8 mi
Crooked Creek at Crooked Creek Dam near Ford CityRiver gauge, Crooked Creek	3.25 ft	Below flood stage	±0	8 mi
Allegheny River below Lock & Dam 5 near FreeportRiver gauge, Allegheny River	11.60 ft	Normal	−0.11 ft	8 mi
Allegheny River at NatronaRiver gauge, Allegheny River	11.54 ft	Below flood stage	−0.08 ft	9 mi
Allegheny River (lower pool) at NatronaRiver gauge, Allegheny River (lower pool)	11.24 ft	Normal	−0.13 ft	9 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Kiskiminetas River at Vandergrift?

The official flood stage is 25.00 ft. The level is currently 17.75 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 Kiskiminetas River at Vandergrift today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 04:00 AM EDT, the water level was 7.25 ft. Down 0.27 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Kiskiminetas River at Vandergrift rising or falling?

Down 0.27 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Kiskiminetas River at Vandergrift normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Kiskiminetas River at Vandergrift?

The highest level on record is 41.64 ft on March 18, 1936.

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:03048500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 40.60451, -79.55199 (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	7.25 ft	2026-10-18 08:00	Provisional
Flow	5,070 cfs	2026-10-18 08:00	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Kiskiminetas River at Vandergrift (usgs:03048500). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/pennsylvania/kiskiminetas-river-at-vandergrift

How we check values

Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.

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