Allegheny River at Franklin, PA
Is Allegheny River at Franklin, PA flooding right now?
Allegheny River at Franklin, PA measured 5.28 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 11.7 ft below its 17 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.28 ft
Streamflow
9,790 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 17 ft, with major flooding at 21 ft. The highest crest on record was 26 ft on Fri, Feb 26, 1926.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 13 ft | 7.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 17 ft | 11.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 19 ft | 13.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 21 ft | 15.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 26 ft | 1926-02-26 |
| 26 ft | 1917-02-27 |
| 25 ft | 1865-03-17 |
| 24.6 ft | 1913-03-26 |
| 20.6 ft | 1959-01-21 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| French Creek at Utica, PA | 7.8 mi | Venango County |
| Oil Creek at Rouseville, PA | 9.1 mi | Venango County |
| Tionesta Creek at Tionesta Creek Dam, PA | 20.4 mi | Forest County |
| Allegheny River at Parker, PA | 21.2 mi | Armstrong County |
| Woodcock Creek at Blooming Valley, PA | 23.9 mi | Crawford County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.