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
15 ft
Minor Flood
13 ft
Action Stage
10.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
19 ft
Post office floods, and was the estimated flood stage during the Saint Patrick's Day Flood of 1936.
18.84 ft
Flood waters reach the levels that were reached during Hurricane Agnes in 1972.
18.69 ft
Flood waters reach the levels that were reached during the flood of May 2014.
18.5 ft
The post office parking lot floods. Water reached an areas about 10 feet up hill from the intersection of Cemetery Road and River Road.
18 ft
Several feet of water in the lower end of the Cook State Forest office parking lot.
17 ft
The basement of the Cook Forest State Park office starts flooding.
14 ft
About 1 foot of water covers River Road near the Cook Forest State Park office.
13 ft
Macbeth Cabins flood and water reaches River Road near the State Park office
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 16, 1936 | 19 ft | 56,000 cfs |
| Jun 22, 1972 | 18.84 ft | 53,300 cfs |
| May 21, 2014 | 18.69 ft | 51,100 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Clarion River near Cooksburg?
The Clarion River near Cooksburg gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03029500) 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 Clarion River near Cooksburg?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Clarion River near Cooksburg is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 10.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
How do I get alerts when Clarion River rises?
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Where is the Clarion River near Cooksburg gauge located?
The gauge is located in Clarion County, Pennsylvania at coordinates 41.3306°N, 79.2092°W. USGS site number: 03029500. 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
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- Stage may be affected by ice.