Is the Clarion River flooding?

Pennsylvania · 4 gauges · Pennsylvania river levels

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.

data refreshed 5 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

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.

Drains 951 sq mi · gauge elevation 1,002 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Clarion River at Johnsonburg, PANo flooding2.44 ft7 ft
Clarion River at Ridgway, PANo flooding3.73 ft16 ft
Clarion River at Cooksburg, PANo flooding3.84 ft13 ft
Clarion River near Piney, PANo flood stage defined4.18 ft
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.