Is the French Creek flooding?

Pennsylvania · 6 gauges · Pennsylvania river levels

The French Creek is tracked by 6 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 French Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 6 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 8 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 French Creek at Utica, PA. The highest level ever recorded there was 15.70 ft in March 1913, carrying 35,600 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1913 (94 annual peaks). It is currently at 4.64 ft, 11.1 ft below that record.

Drains 1,028 sq mi · gauge elevation 1,019 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
French Creek near Union City, PANo flooding4.63 ft10.2 ft
French Creek at Meadville, PANo flooding5.96 ft14 ft
French Creek near Phoenixville, PANo current data
French Creek near Wattsburg, PANo flood stage defined5.59 ft
French Creek at Cambridge Springs, PANo flood stage defined4.86 ft
French Creek at Utica, PANo flood stage defined4.64 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.