French Creek at Meadville, PA
Is French Creek at Meadville, PA flooding right now?
French Creek at Meadville, PA measured 5.96 ft on 2026-09-11 00:15:00 UTC. That observation was 8.0 ft below its 14 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.96 ft
Streamflow
2,650 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 14 ft, with major flooding at 17 ft. The highest crest on record was 17.6 ft on Thu, Jan 1, 1959.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11 ft | 5.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 14 ft | 8.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 16 ft | 10.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 17 ft | 11.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 17.6 ft | 1959-01-01 |
| 17.05 ft | 1947-04-01 |
| 16.9 ft | 2018-01-12 |
| 16.35 ft | 2004-09-10 |
| 15.52 ft | 1996-01-20 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Woodcock Creek at Woodcock Creek Dam, PA | 5.1 mi | Crawford County |
| Woodcock Creek at Blooming Valley, PA | 7.0 mi | Crawford County |
| Conneaut Creek at Dickonsburg, PA | 11.4 mi | Crawford County |
| French Creek at Cambridge Springs, PA | 13.0 mi | Crawford County |
| French Creek at Utica, PA | 17.1 mi | Venango 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.