Major Flood
26 ft
Current Water Level
Gage Height
Loading...
Streamflow
Loading...
Last Reading
Loading...
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
23 ft
Minor Flood
20 ft
Action Stage
13.9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
29 ft
Floodwaters reach the Conrail railroad bridge over the Clarion River about 0.8 miles upstream the U. S. Highway bridge.
25 ft
Floodwaters cover Route 268 and flood UFP Parker LLC.
22 ft
Several homes on Route 268 flood.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
Loading chart data...
Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 1959 | 29.6 ft | 175,000 cfs |
| Mar 16, 1865 | 29.4 ft | 250,000 cfs |
| Feb 16, 1976 | 26.3 ft | 193,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
PARP1
River
Allegheny River
County
Armstrong, PA
Coordinates
41.1006°N, 79.6814°W
Get Flood Alerts for Allegheny River
StormCast monitors this gauge and sends a push notification to your phone when the water level crosses into a new flood category — even at 3 AM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Allegheny River at Parker?
The Allegheny River at Parker gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03031500) 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 Parker?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Allegheny River at Parker is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 13.9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 23 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 Parker 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 Parker gauge located?
The gauge is located in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania at coordinates 41.1006°N, 79.6814°W. USGS site number: 03031500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
More Gauges on Allegheny River
Allegheny River at C.W. Bill Young Lock and Dam
Allegheny River at Clinton Lock and Dam
Allegheny River at Eldred
Allegheny River at Freeport Lock and Dam
Allegheny River at Franklin
Allegheny River at Kittanning Lock and Dam
Allegheny River at Mosgrove Lock and Dam
Allegheny River at Natrona Lock and Dam
On This River
More Resources
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.