Major Flood
21 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
19 ft
Minor Flood
17 ft
Action Stage
13 ft
What Floods at Each Level
24 ft
Recreational Trail downstream from the Eighth Street bridge floods.
22 ft
The Plant along Elk Street and 1st Street floods.
20.8 ft
Two feet of water covers portions of Elk Street near 2nd and 3rd streets.
18 ft
Parts of Franklin-Oil City Road flood.
17 ft
Water begins to enter the rear of homes along Elk Street on the Allegheny River side of the street.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 1926 | 26 ft | — |
| Feb 26, 1917 | 26 ft | — |
| Mar 16, 1865 | 25 ft | 196,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
FRKP1
River
Allegheny River
County
Venango, PA
Coordinates
41.3894°N, 79.8206°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Allegheny River at Franklin?
The Allegheny River at Franklin gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03025500) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Allegheny River at Franklin?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Allegheny River at Franklin is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 13 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 19 feet, and major flooding at 21 feet.
How do I get alerts when Allegheny River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Allegheny River at Franklin to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Allegheny River at Franklin gauge located?
The gauge is located in Venango County, Pennsylvania at coordinates 41.3894°N, 79.8206°W. USGS site number: 03025500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- The above river forecast includes future rainfall/snowmelt. Forecast stages may be different if the actual rainfall/snowmelt is different than the forecast rainfall/snowmelt.
- Stage may be affected by ice.