Allegheny River at Natrona Lock and Dam
Pennsylvania — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania on the Allegheny River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 03049500, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
26 ft
Moderate Flood
24 ft
Minor Flood
21 ft
Action Stage
17.2 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
29.4 ft
Pennsylvania Railroad main line and sidings affected at Tarentum PA, 3 miles downstream floods.
21.5 ft
The Natrona Water Company is affected.
21.3 ft
Water begins to back up into the sewers at Braeburn Steel Co.
21 ft
Lock walls overtopped.
18 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 | 32.1 ft | 365,000 cfs |
| Mar 17, 1936 | 32.1 ft | 365,000 cfs |
| Dec 29, 1942 | 28.4 ft | — |
| Dec 29, 1942 | 28.4 ft | — |
| Jan 21, 1959 | 27.6 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
NATP1
River
Allegheny River
County
Allegheny, PA
Coordinates
40.6153°N, 79.7186°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Allegheny River at Natrona Lock and Dam?
The Allegheny River at Natrona Lock and Dam gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03049500) 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 Natrona Lock and Dam?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Allegheny River at Natrona Lock and Dam is 21 feet. Action stage begins at 17.2 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 24 feet, and major flooding at 26 feet.
How do I get alerts when Allegheny River rises?
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Where is the Allegheny River at Natrona Lock and Dam gauge located?
The gauge is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania at coordinates 40.6153°N, 79.7186°W. USGS site number: 03049500. 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, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- 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.