Allegheny River at Lock & Dam 8 near Templeton water level

Name: Allegheny River at Lock & Dam 8 near Templeton water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
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River gauge, Allegheny River, Pennsylvania, United States

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Very high for mid-October

Water level

9.72ft Up 0.19 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 06:45 PM EDT (19 min ago)

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

20252026

Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Minor flood stage

What this means

High water at Allegheny River at Lock & Dam 8 near Templeton: the latest reading is 9.72 ft, well above normal for mid-October.

That puts it 0.27 ft above the median of 9.45 ft for mid-October, based on 11 years of readings. It is 9.28 ft below the flood stage of 19.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 9.46 ft (+0.26 ft).

It is on the way up, by 0.19 ft over the past 24 hours. If the rise continues, low-lying paths and riverside parking can go under water. The 30-day range is 9.50 ft – 11.53 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.

Compared with 11 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 9.45 ft0.27 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 9.39 ft – 9.61 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (11 years of records)
Same day last year: 9.46 ft+0.26 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 9.50 ft – 11.53 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 9.43 ft – 14.90 ft
Highest on record: 27.70 ftMarch 10, 1964

Staying safe in high water

Flood stage is only the first threshold. Above it the National Weather Service sets moderate and major flood stages, and the forecast crest tells you which of those the river is expected to reach.

Upstream gauges on the same river usually show a rise first, which is a useful early warning.

What happens at each level

20.00 ft: Water begins to rise on to the road along the river in Templeton PA.
15.80 ft: Lock walls are overtopped.
14.00 ft: Navigation suspended. Lock out of service.
9.72 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	27.70 ft	March 10, 1964
2	25.60 ft	March 5, 1964
3	21.80 ft	December 30, 1942
4	21.70 ft	June 23, 1972
5	20.80 ft	February 14, 1966
6	20.40 ft	September 18, 2004
7	20.10 ft	February 21, 1972
8	19.60 ft	March 18, 1936
9	19.30 ft	February 17, 1976
10	19.20 ft	March 16, 2007

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 65° 39° – Wind 6 mph

21 Wed 61° 37° – Wind 4 mph

22 Thu 64° 39° – Wind 7 mph

23 Fri 60° 42° – Wind 6 mph

24 Sat 62° 38° – Wind 6 mph

25 Sun 66° 42° – Wind 6 mph

26 Mon 66° 46° – Wind 8 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:35 AM Sunset 06:31 PM Daylight 10 hr, 56 min Waxing gibbous 72%

Map

Other gauges on the Allegheny River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Allegheny River at Kinzua DamRiver gauge, Allegheny River	2,290 cfs	Normal	−20.0 cfs	70 mi
Allegheny River below Conewango Creek at WarrenRiver gauge, Allegheny River	3.19 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	68 mi
Allegheny River at West HickoryRiver gauge, Allegheny River	3.87 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	47 mi
Allegheny River at FranklinRiver gauge, Allegheny River	3.50 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	39 mi
Allegheny River at ParkerRiver gauge, Allegheny River	2.52 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	18 mi
Allegheny River near RimerRiver gauge, Allegheny River	9.37 ft	Normal	±0	5.8 mi
Allegheny River at KittanningRiver gauge, Allegheny River	10.98 ft	Below flood stage	+0.40 ft	5.9 mi
Allegheny River at Lock & Dam 6 at ClintonRiver gauge, Allegheny River	10.71 ft	High	+0.20 ft	13 mi
Allegheny River below Lock & Dam 6 at ClintonRiver gauge, Allegheny River	10.27 ft	Normal	+0.54 ft	14 mi
Allegheny River at Lock & Dam 5 near FreeportRiver gauge, Allegheny River	10.33 ft	Normal	+0.57 ft	18 mi
Allegheny River below Lock & Dam 5 near FreeportRiver gauge, Allegheny River	11.10 ft	Normal	−0.16 ft	18 mi
Allegheny River at NatronaRiver gauge, Allegheny River	11.10 ft	Below flood stage	−0.16 ft	23 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Allegheny R at L&D 8 (lower pool) near TempletonRiver gauge, Allegheny R	11.02 ft	Normal	+0.41 ft	0.1 mi
Allegheny River (lower pool) near RimerRiver gauge, Allegheny River (lower pool)	9.92 ft	Normal	+0.38 ft	5.6 mi
Allegheny River (lower pool) at KittanningRiver gauge, Allegheny River (lower pool)	11.25 ft	High	+0.36 ft	6.0 mi
Redbank Creek at St. CharlesRiver gauge, Redbank Creek	3.53 ft	Below flood stage	−0.11 ft	8 mi
Mahoning Creek at Mahoning Creek DamRiver gauge, Mahoning Creek	3.79 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	10 mi
Mahoning Creek Reservoir at Mahoning Creek DamReservoir, Mahoning Creek Reservoir	1,095.26 ft	Below flood stage	−3.27 ft	11 mi
Crooked Creek at Crooked Creek Dam near Ford CityRiver gauge, Crooked Creek	2.22 ft	Below flood stage	±0	12 mi
Crooked Creek Lake near Ford CityLake, Crooked Creek Lake	844.11 ft	Normal	−0.16 ft	13 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Allegheny River at Lock & Dam 8 near Templeton compare with last year?

It is 0.26 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 9.46 ft.

What is flood stage for the Allegheny River at Lock & Dam 8 near Templeton?

The official flood stage is 19.00 ft. The level is currently 9.28 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Allegheny River at Lock & Dam 8 near Templeton in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 9.45 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 9.39 ft and 9.61 ft, based on 11 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 at Lock & Dam 8 near Templeton today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 06:45 PM EDT, the water level was 9.72 ft. Up 0.19 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Allegheny River at Lock & Dam 8 near Templeton rising or falling?

Up 0.19 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.14 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Allegheny River at Lock & Dam 8 near Templeton normal?

Very high for mid-October. Compared with 11 years of daily readings for this time of year.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:03036150 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 40.89444, -79.47639 (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	9.72 ft	2026-10-20 22:45	Provisional

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