Major Flood
26 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
24 ft
Minor Flood
23 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
What Floods at Each Level
33.29 ft
Water reaches the record flood level of the ST. Patricks Day Flood and crest on March 18, 1936.
25 ft
Some buildings in the industrial park 1/4 mile upstream from the Lock begin to flood.
24.1 ft
Water reaches the level reached during Hurricane Ivan September 18, 2004. Freeport received 6 inches of rain.
22.8 ft
Backwater from Buffalo Creek surrounds the sewage disposal plant on Lower Market Street. Basements on First, Second and Lower High and Market Streets in town begin to flood.
20.2 ft
Lock walls overtopped.
16 ft
Navigation suspended. Lock out of service.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 1936 | 33.3 ft | — |
| Dec 29, 1942 | 25.7 ft | — |
| Mar 9, 1964 | 25.3 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
FREP1
River
Allegheny River
County
Armstrong, PA
Coordinates
40.6847°N, 79.6675°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Allegheny River at Freeport Lock and Dam?
The Allegheny River at Freeport Lock and Dam gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03039040) 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 Freeport Lock and Dam?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Allegheny River at Freeport Lock and Dam is 23 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 24 feet, and major flooding at 26 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 Freeport Lock and Dam 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 Freeport Lock and Dam gauge located?
The gauge is located in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania at coordinates 40.6847°N, 79.6675°W. USGS site number: 03039040. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- The above river forecast includes future rainfall. Forecast stages may be different if the rainfall does not occur.
- Stage may be affected by ice.