Major Flood
17 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
16 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
10.7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
23 ft
Water floods intersection of Route 62 and Route 127.
17 ft
Water reaches Route 62 about 0.50 of a mile upstream of the West Hickory Bridge.
16 ft
Water is at floor level of general store in East Hickory about 0.75 of a mile upstream of the West Hickory Bridge.
14 ft
Water enters basements of some homes in East Hickory 0.75 of a mile upstream from West Hickory Bridge.
12 ft
Water reaches top of left bank about 500 feet upstream and 800 feet downstream of West Hickory Bridge.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 25, 1964 | 17.83 ft | 10,600 cfs |
| Feb 22, 1945 | 17.76 ft | 106,000 cfs |
| Mar 8, 1956 | 17.2 ft | 101,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WHKP1
River
Allegheny River
County
Forest, PA
Coordinates
41.5708°N, 79.4081°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Allegheny River at West Hickory?
The Allegheny River at West Hickory gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03016000) 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 West Hickory?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Allegheny River at West Hickory is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 10.7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 17 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 West Hickory 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 West Hickory gauge located?
The gauge is located in Forest County, Pennsylvania at coordinates 41.5708°N, 79.4081°W. USGS site number: 03016000. 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
- 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.
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.