Major Flood
15 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
14 ft
Minor Flood
13 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
13 ft
Widespread flooding of agricultural areas near Knoyle and Page Road. A few homes along Knoyle Road inundated. Access to a few homes flooded and threatened along Page Road.
11.5 ft
Portions of Knoyle Road flooded and a few homes along it threatened. Portions of Page Road flooded.
10 ft
Low-lying agricultural and wooded areas flooded near Knoyle and Page Road.
8 ft
Creek at bankfull.
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 12, 2017 | 10.57 ft | -9,999 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of French Creek above Lowville?
The French Creek above Lowville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03021410) 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 French Creek above Lowville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for French Creek above Lowville is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
How do I get alerts when French Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add French Creek above Lowville 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 French Creek above Lowville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Erie County, Pennsylvania at coordinates 42.0817°N, 79.8506°W. USGS site number: 03021410. 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