West Branch French Creek near Lowville, PA
Is West Branch French Creek near Lowville, PA flooding right now?
West Branch French Creek near Lowville, PA measured 4.44 ft on 2026-09-11 00:45:00 UTC. That observation was 8.6 ft below its 13 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.44 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 13 ft, with major flooding at 15 ft. The highest crest on record was 10.57 ft on Thu, Jan 12, 2017.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 5.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 13 ft | 8.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14 ft | 9.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 15 ft | 10.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 10.57 ft | 2017-01-12 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| French Creek near Wattsburg, PA | 5.7 mi | Erie County |
| French Creek near Union City, PA | 12.2 mi | Erie County |
| Walnut Creek Upstream Pool, near Erie, PA | 19.7 mi | Erie County |
| Chautauqua Creek below Westfield NY | 21.8 mi | Chautauqua County |
| French Creek at Cambridge Springs, PA | 21.9 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.