EB Clarion River at EB Clarion River Dam water level

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

Directions

Low for mid-October

Water level

2.18ft Down 0.27 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 07:45 PM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 71.9 cfs
Water temperature: 51 °F

History

7 days

Water level

What this means

Low water at EB Clarion River at EB Clarion River Dam: the gauge reads 2.18 ft, below normal for mid-October.

It is still going down, by 0.27 ft over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. The 30-day range is 2.18 ft – 2.46 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 51 °F.

Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Paddling and fishing conditions

At low levels, plan for shorter paddling trips and expect to walk your boat through a few shoals.

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:33 AM Sunset 06:27 PM Daylight 10 hr, 55 min First quarter 63%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
West Branch Clarion River at WilcoxRiver gauge, West Branch Clarion River	24.6 cfs	Low	−1.1 cfs	5.2 mi
Sevenmile Run near RasselasRiver gauge, Sevenmile Run	2.2 cfs	Low	−0.4 cfs	5.5 mi
Clarion River at JohnsonburgRiver gauge, Clarion River	1.68 ft	Below flood stage	−0.20 ft	6 mi
Clarion River at RidgwayRiver gauge, Clarion River	3.30 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	12 mi
Waldy Run near EmporiumRiver gauge, Waldy Run	1.0 cfs	Normal	±0	16 mi
Kinzua Creek near GuffeyRiver gauge, Kinzua Creek	21.8 cfs	Normal	+1.5 cfs	16 mi
Driftwood Br Sinnemahoning Cr at Sterling RunRiver gauge, Driftwood Br Sinnemahoning Cr	72.5 cfs	Normal	−7.7 cfs	23 mi
Tionesta Creek at LynchRiver gauge, Tionesta Creek	77.9 cfs	Normal	−9.2 cfs	24 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 EB Clarion River at EB Clarion River Dam today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 07:45 PM EDT, the water level was 2.18 ft. Down 0.27 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is EB Clarion River at EB Clarion River Dam rising or falling?

Down 0.27 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of EB Clarion River at EB Clarion River Dam normal?

Low for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.

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:03027500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 41.55312, -78.59613 (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	2.18 ft	2026-10-19 23:45	Provisional
Flow	71.9 cfs	2026-10-19 23:45	Provisional
Water temperature	51 °F	2026-10-19 23:45	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: EB Clarion River at EB Clarion River Dam (usgs:03027500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/pennsylvania/eb-clarion-river-at-eb-clarion-river-dam

How we check values

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