Is the Clarion River flooding?
The Clarion River is tracked by 4 USGS streamgauges in Pennsylvania. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Clarion River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 3 of 4 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Pennsylvania river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Clarion River near Piney, PA. The highest level ever recorded there was 28.24 ft on 23 June 1972, carrying 74,500 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1936 (79 annual peaks). It is currently at 4.18 ft, 24.1 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarion River at Johnsonburg, PA | No flooding | 2.44 ft | 7 ft | |
| Clarion River at Ridgway, PA | No flooding | 3.73 ft | 16 ft | |
| Clarion River at Cooksburg, PA | No flooding | 3.84 ft | 13 ft | |
| Clarion River near Piney, PA | No flood stage defined | 4.18 ft | — |