Major Flood
23 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
22 ft
Minor Flood
21 ft
Action Stage
16.3 ft
What Floods at Each Level
23.1 ft
13th Street floods in Sharpsburg.
21.7 ft
Trumbull Construction Co on 51st Street floods.
21.3 ft
Flooding begins near the M & M Gas Station on North Main Street in Sharpsburg.
21 ft
Lock wall overtopped.
19 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 1972 | 26.9 ft | — |
| Jan 19, 1996 | 22.9 ft | — |
| Sep 18, 2004 | 22.1 ft | 184,700 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SHRP1
River
Allegheny River
County
Allegheny, PA
Coordinates
40.4875°N, 79.9153°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Allegheny River at Sharpsburg Lock and Dam?
The Allegheny River at Sharpsburg Lock and Dam gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03049680) 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 Sharpsburg Lock and Dam?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Allegheny River at Sharpsburg Lock and Dam is 21 feet. Action stage begins at 16.3 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 22 feet, and major flooding at 23 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 Sharpsburg 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 Sharpsburg Lock and Dam gauge located?
The gauge is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania at coordinates 40.4875°N, 79.9153°W. USGS site number: 03049680. 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/snowmelt. Forecast stages may be different if the actual rainfall/snowmelt is different than the forecast rainfall/snowmelt.
- Stage may be affected by ice.