RIVER GAUGE · ALLEGHENY RIVER
Allegheny River at Franklin
Venango County, Pennsylvania
Water level4.15 ft
Flow5,470 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action13 ft57,120 cfs
Minor flood17 ft
Moderate flood19 ft
Major flood21 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 1926 | 26 ft | — |
| Feb 26, 1917 | 26 ft | — |
| Mar 16, 1865 | 25 ft | 196,000 cfs |
More on Allegheny River
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DownstreamAllegheny River at Parker
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Allegheny River at Clinton Lock and Dam
Allegheny River at Eldred
Allegheny River at Freeport Lock and Dam
Allegheny River at Kittanning Lock and Dam
Allegheny River at Mosgrove Lock and Dam
Allegheny River at Natrona Lock and Dam
Allegheny River at Parker
Allegheny River at Rimer Lock and Dam
Allegheny River at Sharpsburg Lock and Dam
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