Allegheny Reservoir near Warren water level
Reservoir, Allegheny Reservoir, Pennsylvania, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Surface elevation
History
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What this means
There is plenty of water in Allegheny Reservoir near Warren: 1,319.53 ft, above normal for mid-October.
That puts it 6.95 ft above the median of 1,312.58 ft for mid-October, based on 7 years of readings. It is 21.47 ft below the flood stage of 1,341.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 1,298.47 ft (+21.06 ft).
The level is falling, down 0.28 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1,319.53 ft and 1,328.80 ft.
Many reservoirs are drawn down through summer and fall; most of the refill comes later, with winter rain or spring snowmelt.
Compared with 7 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 1,312.58 ft6.95 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1,299.77 ft – 1,321.42 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (7 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 1,298.47 ft+21.06 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 1,319.53 ft – 1,328.80 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 1,296.42 ft – 1,339.05 ft
Swimming and boating at Allegheny Reservoir near Warren
A little more water than usual mostly means narrower beaches. Ramps and docks generally work as normal, but watch for floating debris after storms.
If you swim, pick a spot with an easy way out, and remember that drop-offs move as the level changes.
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.26 in.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegheny River at Kinzua DamRiver gauge, Allegheny River | 2,290 cfs | Normal | −20.0 cfs | 0.5 mi |
| Allegheny River below Conewango Creek at WarrenRiver gauge, Allegheny River | 3.20 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 8 mi |
| Conewango Creek at RussellRiver gauge, Conewango Creek | 2.30 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 10 mi |
| Kinzua Creek near GuffeyRiver gauge, Kinzua Creek | 17.3 cfs | Low | −2.2 cfs | 15 mi |
| Brokenstraw Creek at YoungsvilleRiver gauge, Brokenstraw Creek | 103 cfs | Low | −18.0 cfs | 16 mi |
| Tionesta Creek at LynchRiver gauge, Tionesta Creek | 75.7 cfs | Normal | −6.7 cfs | 16 mi |
| Tunungwant Creek near South BradfordRiver gauge, Tunungwant Creek | 0.34 ft | Low | ±0 | 21 mi |
| Chadakoin River at FalconerRiver gauge, Chadakoin River | −0.43 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 22 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Allegheny Reservoir near Warren compare with last year?
It is 21.06 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1,298.47 ft.
What is a normal level for Allegheny Reservoir near Warren in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 1,312.58 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1,299.77 ft and 1,321.42 ft, based on 7 years of records.
Is Allegheny Reservoir near Warren really 1,319.53 ft deep?
No. 1,319.53 ft is the height of the water surface above sea level (or the agency's vertical datum), not the depth of the water.
What is the water level of Allegheny Reservoir near Warren today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 05:00 AM EDT, the surface elevation was 1,319.53 ft. Down 0.28 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Allegheny Reservoir near Warren rising or falling?
Down 0.28 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 1.76 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Allegheny Reservoir near Warren normal?
High for mid-October. Compared with 7 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.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:03012520(Agency page)- Coordinates
41.83812, -79.00254(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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface elevation | 1,319.53 ft | 2026-10-20 09:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Allegheny Reservoir near Warren (usgs:03012520). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/pennsylvania/allegheny-reservoir-near-warren
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