Allegheny River At Franklin, Pa Realtime Data
ALLEGHENY RIVER AT FRANKLIN, PA
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
2,940
Discharge (cfs)
3.2
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 2,940 cfs, and a gauge height of 3.22 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 2,878 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river's primary constituents are snowmelt and precipitation. The streamgauge is located near the confluence of the Allegheny River and French Creek, a large tributary known for its exceptional fishing. There are several dams along the Allegheny, including the Kinzua Dam, which provides hydroelectric power. The river's flow varies seasonally, with the highest flows occurring during the spring thaw and the lowest flows in late summer and fall. The hydrology of the Allegheny River is interesting due to its connection to the Ohio River system and its value to the region for recreation, transportation, and industry.
August 9, 2026
| Elevation | 959.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 3.22 ft |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 958.52 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 2940.0 ft3/s |
| Temperature, water, degC | 15.6 deg C |
| Precipitation, total, in | 0.0 in |
| Percent of Normal | 112% |
| Year Over Year Average | 2,610 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 58,500 cfs |
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