Rivers in Pennsylvania
Allegheny River at Eldred
Below flood stage
4.41ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 1:30 AM EDT
- Flood stage
- 23.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 4.50 ftTue, Sep 22, 2:00 AM EDT
- Record crest
- 29.10 ft1972
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 27.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 25.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 23.00 ft |
| Action | 17.00 ft |
- 31.00 ftThis is the approximate height of the levee system. Widespread flooding continues in areas outside the levee. Inside the levee, low lying areas are affected.
- 29.00 ftWidespread flooding occurs in areas outside the levee system.
- 27.00 ftLow lying areas outside the levee system experience considerable inundation.
- 25.00 ftAreas outside the levee system experience considerable inundation.
- 23.00 ftWater level reaches the railroad grade where it passes through the levee. Stop logs are installed to complete the levee closure.
- 21.00 ftA portion of Route 346 is closed due to high water.
- 19.00 ftWater covers a portion of Route 346 north of town.
- 17.00 ftDue to high water levels, river interests are encouraged to monitor conditions.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 15, 2026.
Crest history
12 crests on NOAA’s list since 1940.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 23, 1972 | 29.10 ft |
| 2 | July 19, 1942 | 27.30 ft |
| 3 | January 20, 1996 | 21.89 ft |
| 4 | March 9, 1956 | 20.60 ft |
| 5 | June 23, 1959 | 20.10 ft |
| 6 | June 22, 1989 | 19.60 ft |
| 7 | March 6, 1964 | 19.00 ft |
| 8 | February 16, 1984 | 18.70 ft |
| 9 | April 5, 1940 | 18.48 ft |
| 10 | February 21, 1981 | 18.40 ft |
| 11 | February 19, 1976 | 18.10 ft |
| 12 | March 11, 1964 | 17.50 ft |
Most recent crests
- January 20, 1996: 21.89 ft
- June 22, 1989: 19.60 ft
- February 16, 1984: 18.70 ft
- February 21, 1981: 18.40 ft
- February 19, 1976: 18.10 ft
- June 23, 1972: 29.10 ft
- March 11, 1964: 17.50 ft
- March 6, 1964: 19.00 ft
- June 23, 1959: 20.10 ft
- March 9, 1956: 20.60 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Ohio River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round. Stage may be affected by ice.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.