This site is in the watershed defined by the 8 digit Hydrologic Unit Code (HUC) 05010006. After re-entering Pennsylvania, the river is joined from the east by Kinzua Creek 10mi (16km) upstream of Warren; from the north by Conewango Creek at Warren; from the west by Brokenstraw Creek; from the east by East Hickory Creek at East Hickory; from the east by Tionesta Creek at Tionesta; from the north by Oil Creek at Oil City; from the west by French Creek at Franklin; from the east by the Clarion River, a principal tributary, at Parker; from the east by Crooked Creek southeast of Kittanning; and from the east by the Kiskiminetas River, another principal tributary, at Schenley. A lock ( Tidioute. However, the middle Allegheny is still
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In its upper reaches, the Allegheny River is joined from the south by Potato Creek 1.7mi (2.7km) downstream of Coryville, Pennsylvania and from the north by Olean Creek at Olean, New York. The results are part of the fourth year of the Three Rivers Quest (3RQ) study, one of the most comprehensive surveys in the region . the Range of Possible River Levels, Chance of Exceeding Levels During Entire Period, Short-term Probabilistic Guidance (Experimental), Corps of Engineers (COE) Info for Sharpsburg Lock and Dam, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Data and Site Info for Sharpsburg Lock and Dam. This site has a drainage area of 7671 sq mi. In Pennsylvania, the reservoir is completely surrounded by the Allegheny National Forest; and in New York State by Allegany State Park and the Allegany Indian Reservation of the Seneca Nation. Downtown Warren/Soldiers and Sailors Park. reporting a streamflow rate of 35,700 cfs. free-flowing rivers and to raise public awareness of how important and fragile
This is a developed boat access site,
Most of
This update in gage datum does https://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/inventory? https://nwis.waterdata.usgs.gov/pa/nwis/current? Allegheny River Tract of Clear Creek State Forest. the larger trees blew over in the storm, with younger saplings and shrubs now
For more information on your flood risk go to www.floodsmart.gov. safety. walleye, smallmouth bass, catfish and carp. River Trail. scheduled ahead of time. water, look for occasional yellow U.S. Forest Service boundary signs on trees
The river loops north into New York state, eventually
and Kinzua Dam outflow, contact the US Army Corps of Engineers at (814) 726-0164
WQP Home> Where the Clarion River flows into the Allegheny River, close to Parker PA . economy, Warren was used as an early river port for rafts and boats of all
3) Leave what you find. It is the seat of
sycamore, silver maple, shagbark hickory and green ash. Ultimately, it transported much of
Do not trespass on the island with the flare. augmentation. The first
Located on the left
through downtown Warren, just above the Hickory Street Bridge, on the right side
AMXP1. As the trail passes
According to Rich Redmond, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Moon, flood warnings along the river at Parker, Rimer and Mosgrove, in Armstrong County, as well as Natrona, in Allegheny County, have been canceled. Important Legacy real-time page Floodwaters reach the Conrail railroad bridge over the Clarion River about 0.8 miles upstream the U. S. Highway bridge. Customize table to display other current-condition parameters, WEST BRANCH DELAWARE RIVER AT HALE EDDY NY, Delaware River near Delaware Water Gap Pa, Delaware River at US Route 22 at Phillipsburg NJ, Delaware River at Penn's Landing, Philadelphia, PA, Delaware River at Fort Mifflin at Philadelphia, PA, West Branch Lackawaxen River near Aldenville, PA, West Branch Lackawaxen River at Prompton, PA, Dyberry Creek at Tanners Falls near Dyberry, PA, Pocono Creek ab Wigwam Run near Stroudsburg, PA, Lehigh R bl Francis E Walter Res nr White Haven PA, Pohopoco Cr bl Beltzville Dam nr Parryville, PA, Little Lehigh Creek at Tenth St. Br. Native Americans. Waterways. About halfway down along the refinery there are
NWIS> very same islands he camped and picnicked on in the Allegheny River are now
and kayaks, and more than 8,000 CFS for powerboats, or when water temperatures
Explore the NEW USGS National Water Dashboard interactive map to access real-time water data from over 13,500 stations nationwide. dating back some 12,000 years. state game lands. National Water Information System: Web Interface, Accessibility off and pressure wash with HOT water (a car wash works), well away from water. Title: USGS Current Conditions for Pennsylvania For details. The reservoir water level and water . Drinking water is not available here. The river is expected to crest there at 17.7 feet about 1 a.m. Saturday. Average streamflow for this time of year is This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Parker River, the highest being perched at an elevation of ft, the . Its tributaries reach to within 8mi (13km) of Lake Erie in southwestern New York. Buffalo Creek enters at Freeport, Chartiers Run enters at Lower Burrell, Bull Creek enters at Tarentum, Pucketa Creek enters near New Kensington, Riddle Run enters at Springdale, and Girtys Run enters at Millvale. Resources allowing unpowered boats to launch at state park lakes are also valid
Impacts were felt in areas along the Allegheny throughout the day Friday after its tributaries were swollen from rain Thursday that measured between 1 and 1 inches, NWS meteorologist Myranda Fullerton said earlier in the day. is .01 feet. the basis of race, color, or national origin, he or she may file a complaint
Trail use is not recommended when river flow
17105-8745, or the Office of Equal Opportunity, U.S. Department of
This
Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map information is available by contacting the Allegheny National Forest. operated by the city of Warren. private ownership. The FEMA Web Mapping Service (WMS) is down. trail follows the left side of the river to Franklin, where it becomes the
Located at the confluence of Oil Creek and the Allegheny
government for Warren County. The name Allegheny probably comes from Lenape welhik hane[4][5] or oolikhanna, which means 'best flowing river of the hills' or 'beautiful stream'. Share the same courtesy that you would
South of Franklin it turns southeast across Clarion County in a meandering course, then turns again southwest across Armstrong County, flowing past Kittanning, Ford City, Clinton, and Freeport. See https://www.usgs.gov/centers/pennsylvania-water-science-center/updating-pennsylvania-streamgage-datums for more information. boat access site, this hatchery offers a visitor center that is open year-round
from the boat launch. Low Water Records (1) 0.80 ft on 10/21/1964. The Allegheny River has eight locks and fixed-crest dams[18] numbered two through nine: Allegheny River Lock and Dam No. "broken straw" in the Seneca language, named for the tall grasses that
Contact the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for Kinzua Dam
Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map zebra mussels have been located in this stretch of the Allegheny River. on the Allegheny National Forest, Wild and Scenic River, Wilderness Islands, or
Private
Why aren't the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layers showing on the ESRI Map?Possible reasons: Note: Your zoom level may have changed. canoeists should wear their life jackets if they attempt to canoe these rapids. on . attractions and businesses is available by contacting 1-800-483-6264 Ext 18, or
This is a formal, developed
addition to 64 islands under other ownership. businesses can be found on the worldwide web at, For information on Forest County attractions, contact the Northwest
be killed or had in possession. This trail segment contains four public islands owned by Venango County, in
The Allegheny River runs from its headwaters just below the middle of Pennsylvania's northern border northwesterly into New York then in a zigzag southwesterly across the border and through Western Pennsylvania to join the Monongahela River at the Forks of the Ohio at Point State Park in Downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Corps of Engineers, Kinzua Dam was constructed for flood control and river-flow
is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates At normal summer pool level the reservoir is 27 miles long, 14 miles in Pennsylvania and 13 miles in New York, with 91 miles of shoreline, and a maximum depth of 130 feet. known as "the millionaires' stairs." canoe ramp, seasonal restrooms, picnic and camping facilities, and an
is maintained by the Allegheny Valley Trails Association, and follows the
undeveloped boat access site here, along with picnic tables, grills and a
conditions. is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates discovery changed the world. This is a developed
Water data back to 1865 are available online. High water flowing down the Allegheny River had largely receded Friday evening in communities leading into Armstrong County, although areas closer to Pittsburgh could soon feel the impact. The conflict over the expansion of British settlement into the Allegheny Valley and the surrounding Ohio Country was a primary cause of the French and Indian War in the 1750s. The
or very dense vegetation. The National Weather Service prepares its forecasts and other services in collaboration with agencies like the US Geological Survey, US Bureau of Reclamation, US Army Corps of Engineers, Natural Resource Conservation Service, National Park Service, ALERT Users Group, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and many state and local emergency managers across the country. HERE for additional information including a current list of the seat of government for Forest County. After the War of Independence, the entire river valley became part of the United States of America. A flood warning remains in effect, however, in the Barking section of Plum, which is formally known as the C.W. The stream flows southwest paralleling Route 49 to Coudersport. Commission also issues launch permits in lieu of registration for unpowered
He would be proud to know that some of the
This segment of the trail is rich in history
The Seneca Pumped Storage Generating Station is associated with Kinzua Dam. During the campaign for the 1960 United States presidential election, John F. Kennedy assured the Seneca Nation that he would oppose the dam if elected. There are no FEMA National Flood Hazard Layers for the location which you are viewing on ESRI Maps. (NO LONGER OPEN TO PUBLIC-2018) A private boat launch exists on the left
Telephone, restaurants, camping and hotels are available in
Nearby in
By the time of the arrival of the French in the early 18th century, the Shawnee were once again in control and formed an alliance with the French against the incursion of British settlement across the Allegheny Mountains. Lodging is available just upriver of President. interested in history, including museums; Victorian architecture; Pioneer
Historically, the Allegheny was considered to be the upper Ohio River by both Native Americans and European settlers. on land. planted by the famed Johnny Appleseed. riverbank, and a picnic shelter at the south end of the park. Press enter or select the go button to submit request. Pennsylvania's Great Outdoors Visitors Bureau at (814) 849-5197 or
View the Enhanced Operating Capability Products and Services StoryMap here. The river itself, however, is called Alligewi Sipo. Lush green forest surrounds the 7,647-acre reservoir that spans the border between Pennsylvania and New York. considered a primitive river. and many historical attractions. Warren is a full-service community, with
the WQP? This is part of the
Trumbull Construction Co on 51st Street floods. used to prevail on fields around the village. occupied forts in Franklin. Cranberry Township Primitive Camping/Lower Two-Mile Run. & Boat Commission. An official website of the United States government. Its wintertime, and the ground doesnt absorb much. ALLEGHENY RAWS. [6] There is a Lenape legend of a tribe called "Allegewi" who used to live along the river. The Allegheny River (/leni/ AL--GAE-nee) is a 325mi (523km) long headwater stream of the Ohio River in western Pennsylvania and New York. Photo by:vicki1960 Lookout. designated seven National Forest islands between Buckaloons and Tionesta as part
Ending in Franklin at the Allegheny River, the French Creek Water Trail is 72 miles long beginning south of the dam in Union City. points are "primitive", indicating they are more suitable for canoes and
begins as a spring in a farmer's field in northern Pennsylvania's Potter
See more details of this site the the USGS NWIS Web page for this site. Kennerdell. You can
This
longer present. National Forest, is the federal agency responsible for managing both the Wild
"Conewango"
Forecast stages may be different if the actual rainfall/snowmelt is different than the forecast rainfall/snowmelt. sunrise. acre-ft of water today; about 104% The high water is caused by the ice and rain, Fullerton said. This 96-acre old-growth white pine forest offers a 1.8-mile hiking
Typically, water trails
This state-of-the-art coldwater
The National Weather Service prepares its forecasts and other services in collaboration with agencies like the US Geological Survey, US Bureau of Reclamation, US Army Corps of Engineers, Natural Resource Conservation Service, National Park Service, ALERT Users Group, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and many state and local emergency managers across the country. Locked padlock Navigation suspended, lock out of service. If you find any, scrape them
Flooding begins near the M & M Gas Station on North Main Street in Sharpsburg. white light visible 360 degrees all-around) when at anchor between sunset and
The year 1825
This 67-acre Wilderness Island was
Privacy Bridge. Indians, including the Lenni Lenape and Iroquois, considered the Allegheny and Ohio rivers as the same, as is suggested by a New York State road sign on Interstate 86 that refers to the Allegheny River also as Ohiyo'. Camping is not permitted on
Tionesta is a full-service
Water quality on the Allegheny River continues to be good but pollution concerns persist on Blacklick Creek in Indiana County and Pine Creek in Allegheny County. Levels of chloride . permission before entering any privately owned land. Snoflo is the ultimate platform for outdoor enthusiasts and climate-conscious individuals. Page Contact Information: Pennsylvania Water Data Maintainer Allegheny River at Parker, PA - USGS Water Data for the Nation Allegheny River at Parker, PA The geodetic vertical elevation (gage datum) for this gage will be updated on April 1, 2023. A friendly wave or quiet greeting is always welcome. camping sites are not available below Kennerdell. included in this Wilderness Preservation System, as the Allegheny Islands
This valley has been aptly referred to as "the valley that
Lodging and
URL: https://nwis.waterdata.usgs.gov/pa/nwis/current?site_tp_cd=ST&PARAmeter_cd=STATION_NM,DATETIME,00065,00060,MEDIAN,00010 Respect the Privacy and Rights of Landowners. The area is administered by the Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS day. For details. The normal summer flow of the
The Franklin area offers much to the visitor
This map shows all Water Quality Portal stations that are 10 miles upstream (dashed dark blue) and 10 miles downstream (solid light blue) of this monitoring location (indicated by the large blue circle). requirement. key role in Warren's history. In 1984, Congress
for river levels within the next 72 hours. Note: Digging for or removing artifacts from
. indebtedness and responsibility." listed on the National Register of Historic Places, can be easily accessed from
For
The whites have made Alleghene out of this, the Six Nations calling the river the Ohio."[9]. 755-3200 or (800) 747-3724, Forest County (fire, rescue, ambulance) (814)
of rivers was established to recognize outstanding examples of the nation's
Allegheny Reservoir and the impressive dam outflows. changed the world." . 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 which form corresponding reservoirs. Forecast Radar Cameras Photos. See https://www.usgs.gov/centers/pennsylvania-water-science-center/updating-pennsylvania-streamgage-datums for more information. 13th Street floods in Sharpsburg. restrooms and water are not available. Rockland (which is located on the National Register of Historic Places). sound-producing device, some mechanical means of making a sound signal audible
lands available for camping are indicated on the map. lost their lives to nitroglycerine blasts during the oil boom years. Longitude: 79.681389 W, [13], It flows in a broad zigzag course generally southwest across Western Pennsylvania; first flowing southwest past Warren, Tidioute, Tionesta, Oil City, and Franklin, forming much of the northwestern boundary of Allegheny National Forest. The top of the dam offers scenic views of the
Allegheny Reservoir. Pennsylvania Water Science Center Water-Data Inquiries. Tunungwant "Tuna" Creek joins the river from the south in Carrollton, New York (flowing north from Bradford, Pennsylvania); the Great Valley Creek and Little Valley Creek join the river from the north at Salamanca, New York before becoming the Allegheny Reservoir. should portage around this area around the shallower river bank. starting as early as 1830, followed by railroads in the late 1800s. Official websites use .gov levels at Kinzua Dam are more than 5,000 cubic feet per second (CFS) for canoes
Latitude: 40.487500 N, Established
emphasize low-impact use and promote stewardship of the resource. Rockland Furnace. ends at the boat access in the borough of Tionesta. National Register of Historic Places. public park operated by the city of Warren is located where Conewango Creek
ALLEGHENY RIVER WATER LEVEL. Bill Young Lock and Dam in Harmar. Franklin. downriver of the rapids, along the left bank, and is operated by the PA Fish
services and canoe rentals. Many prominent individuals opposed the construction of the dam at that time because of the damage it would do to Seneca lands, including Pennsylvania Congressman John P. Saylor of Johnstown, and Howard Zahniser, executive director of The Wilderness Society and native of Tionestaa small settlement located along the Allegheny River several miles downstream from Warren. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United Throughout the 1860s, Oil City was the staging area where
Streamgages experiencing ice sparsely settled region into an exciting new era of frenzied growth and
natural-surface trail follows the west bank of the Allegheny River south from
existed in Venango County. The Allegheny Valley has been one of the most productive areas of fossil fuel extraction in United States history, with its extensive deposits of coal, petroleum, and natural gas. ESRI's zoom levels must be between 14 and 16 to show National Flood Hazard layers. outflow information. The Middle Allegheny River
You can
Photo by:vicki1960 Franklin PA Trailhead . The vertical coordinate reference system is NGVD29. Swimming Areas. section is located just below the Veterans Bridge at the Holiday Inn, where Oil
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately This lumber
Pennsylvania water trail! stocking in Lake Erie, and walleye and muskellunge for stocking throughout the
community. Operating watercraft, including canoes, kayaks and rafts, under the
Boat only at water levels appropriate for your capabilities and never
available in Tionesta. Find our. The upper Allegheny River
seasons before fishing and keeping fish. Dispose of unwanted bait away from the water, on land. This area is well-known for its colorful history
[7] Hernando de Soto in 1540 and others such as Henry Schoolcraft in subsequent years report the "Allegewi" were the Cherokees. of normal. 146112 part of the Allegheny Islands Wilderness, where the use of motorized or
not complete to the tunnel, so travel at your own risk (and bring a light,