Allegheny River at Lock & Dam 8 near Templeton, PA
Is Allegheny River at Lock & Dam 8 near Templeton, PA flooding right now?
Allegheny River at Lock & Dam 8 near Templeton, PA measured 10.52 ft on 2026-09-11 00:45:00 UTC. That observation was 8.5 ft below its 19 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
10.52 ft
Streamflow
6,580 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 19 ft, with major flooding at 24 ft. The highest crest on record was 27.7 ft on Tue, Mar 10, 1964.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 14 ft | 3.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 19 ft | 8.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 21 ft | 10.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 24 ft | 13.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 27.7 ft | 1964-03-10 |
| 25.6 ft | 1964-03-05 |
| 21.8 ft | 1942-12-30 |
| 21.7 ft | 1972-06-23 |
| 20.8 ft | 1966-02-14 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Allegheny River at L&D 8 (lower pool) near Templeton, PA | 0.1 mi | Armstrong County |
| Allegheny River (lower pool) near Rimer, PA | 5.6 mi | Armstrong County |
| Allegheny River near Rimer, PA | 5.8 mi | Armstrong County |
| Allegheny River at Kittanning, PA | 5.9 mi | Armstrong County |
| Allegheny River (lower pool) at Kittanning, PA | 6.0 mi | Armstrong 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.