Rivers in Pennsylvania
Clarion River at Ridgway
Below flood stage
3.79ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 4:00 PM EDT
- Flood stage
- 16.00 ft
- Record crest
- 23.10 ft1964
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 20.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 18.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 16.00 ft |
| Action | 11.00 ft |
- 24.00 ftRecord flooding is expected on the clarion river in the vicinity of Ridgway. Water levels are expected to exceed those experienced in July 1964.
- 22.00 ftWidespread flooding occurs along the right, or west bank. The left bank overflows and affects the sewage treatment plant.
- 20.00 ftThe entire area along the right, or west bank is inundated. Numerous homes and businesses are affected by high water. Route 948 is closed due to flooding at several locations.
- 18.00 ftHomes on the right, or west bank above the highway bridge are affected by high water levels.
- 16.00 ftThe right, or west bank overflows, affecting low lying areas.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 8% |
| 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
13 crests on NOAA’s list since 1936.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 19, 1964 | 23.10 ft |
| 2 | May 21, 2014 | 21.67 ft |
| 3 | January 19, 1996 | 20.27 ft |
| 4 | June 23, 1972 | 19.50 ft |
| 5 | December 1, 2010 | 19.21 ft |
| 6 | September 18, 2004 | 16.89 ft |
| 7 | June 21, 2019 | 16.73 ft |
| 8 | July 1, 1942 | 16.40 ft |
| 9 | August 14, 1994 | 16.00 ft |
| 10 | March 10, 1964 | 15.50 ft |
| 11 | July 15, 1992 | 15.10 ft |
| 12 | February 14, 1984 | 15.00 ft |
| 13 | March 18, 1936 | 14.00 ft |
Most recent crests
- June 21, 2019: 16.73 ft
- May 21, 2014: 21.67 ft
- December 1, 2010: 19.21 ft
- September 18, 2004: 16.89 ft
- January 19, 1996: 20.27 ft
- August 14, 1994: 16.00 ft
- July 15, 1992: 15.10 ft
- February 14, 1984: 15.00 ft
- June 23, 1972: 19.50 ft
- July 19, 1964: 23.10 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
- UpstreamClarion River at Johnsonburg
- DownstreamClarion River at Cooksburg
- West Branch Clarion River at Wilcox
- East Branch Clarion River Lake at East Branch Dam Tailwater
- East Branch Clarion River Lake at Glen Hazel
- Sevenmile Run at Rasselas
- Sandy Lick Creek at Dubois
- Tionesta Creek at Lynch
- Kinzua Creek at Guffey
What this means
Forecasts by the Ohio River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. 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.