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Allegheny River Flow Today

As of November 13, 2026 at 2:15 AM, the Allegheny River is flowing at 5,420 cfs at Natrona, PA — 36% of normal for the date and down 19% in 24 hours. 10 of 10 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 150 to 5,420 cfs. ❤ Favorite

USGS gauges
10 10 reporting · upstream → down
Allegheny River At Port Allegany: 60% of normalAllegheny River At Eldred: 27% of normalAllegheny River At Salamanca Ny: 26% of normalAllegheny River At Kinzua Dam: 33% of normalAllegheny River Below Conewango Creek At Warren: 32% of normalAllegheny River At West Hickory: 29% of normalAllegheny River At Franklin: 28% of normalAllegheny River At Parker: 36% of normalAllegheny River At Kittanning: 35% of normalAllegheny River At Natrona: 36% of normal
Typical gauge
33% of normal for the date
0%normal200%
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5,420cfs Natrona
Updated
Nov 13, 2:15 AM
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River briefing · Nov 13, 2026

Allegheny River conditions today

Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.

At Natrona, the Allegheny River is running 5,420 cfs — 36% of normal, down 19% since yesterday. Along the river, 10 of 10 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 33% of normal).

In the last 24 hours the river is rising at Port Allegany (+133%) and Salamanca Ny (+35%); dropping at Natrona (-19%) and Parker (-16%).

Highest against normal: Port Allegany at 60%. Lowest: Salamanca Ny at 26%.

Headwaters to mouth

How the Allegheny River compares to normal

Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.

Flow along the river, upstream to downstream

  1. Port Allegany1,457 ft 150 cfs60%
  2. Eldred1,421 ft 154 cfs27%
  3. Salamanca Ny1,342 ft 448 cfs26%
  4. Kinzua Dam1,198 ft 1,380 cfs33%
  5. Warren1,172 ft 2,020 cfs32%
  6. West Hickory1,060 ft 2,060 cfs29%
  7. Franklin959 ft 2,740 cfs28%
  8. Parker846 ft 4,070 cfs36%
  9. Kittanning774 ft 4,370 cfs35%
  10. Natrona747 ft 5,420 cfs36%

Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.

Where every gauge sits

One dot per Allegheny River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (33%).

Typical gauge 33%
0%50%100% · normal150%200%+
Much below normal9Below normal1Near normal0Above normal0Much above normal0

Allegheny River flow report

10 gauges
Streamgage Streamflow % of normal 24h Gage height To flood stage Elevation
Allegheny River At Port Allegany PA
Nov 13, 2:45 AM · USGS 03007800
150 cfs 60% +133% 2.51 ft · 1,457 ft
Allegheny River At Eldred PA
Nov 13, 2:30 AM · USGS 03010500
154 cfs 27% +31% 2.45 ft 20.6 ft below 1,421 ft
Allegheny River At Salamanca Ny NY
Nov 13, 1:45 AM · USGS 03011020
448 cfs 26% +35% 2.85 ft 9.2 ft below 1,342 ft
Allegheny River At Kinzua Dam PA
Nov 13, 2:00 AM · USGS 03012550
1,380 cfs 33% 0% 8.09 ft · 1,198 ft
Allegheny River Below Conewango Creek At Warren PA
Nov 13, 2:00 AM · USGS 03015310
2,020 cfs 32% 0% 2.90 ft 11.1 ft below 1,172 ft
Allegheny River At West Hickory PA
Nov 13, 2:00 AM · USGS 03016000
2,060 cfs 29% 0% 3.61 ft 10.4 ft below 1,060 ft
Allegheny River At Franklin PA
Nov 13, 2:00 AM · USGS 03025500
2,740 cfs 28% -1% 3.26 ft 13.7 ft below 959 ft
Allegheny River At Parker PA
Nov 13, 2:00 AM · USGS 03031500
4,070 cfs 36% -16% 2.37 ft 17.6 ft below 846 ft
Allegheny River At Kittanning PA
Nov 13, 2:00 AM · USGS 03036500
4,370 cfs 35% -13% 10.29 ft 10.7 ft below 774 ft
Allegheny River At Natrona PA
Nov 13, 2:15 AM · USGS 03049500
5,420 cfs 36% -19% 10.57 ft 10.4 ft below 747 ft

USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.

History

Allegheny River streamflow over time

Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.

Maximum streamflow by year

About this river

Allegheny River

The Allegheny River spans over 325 miles and originates in Potter County, Pennsylvania. It flows through the Allegheny Mountains and ultimately joins the Monongahela River to form the Ohio River. Native American tribes such as the Seneca, Shawnee, and Mohawk once inhabited the region before European settlers arrived in the 1700s. The river's hydrology and course have been altered by various dams, including the Kinzua Dam, which created the Allegheny Reservoir. The Conemaugh River Lake and Tionesta Lake are other major reservoirs along the river. The Allegheny River is used for a variety of recreational activities, such as fishing, boating, and camping. The river is also a source of drinking water for multiple towns and cities, and its watersheds support agricultural industries throughout the region.

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About the Allegheny River

How is the Allegheny River flowing right now?

As of November 13, 2026, the Allegheny River is flowing at 5,420 cfs at Natrona, PA, about 36% of normal for the date. Across its 10 USGS gauges, current flows range from 150 to 5,420 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.

Is the Allegheny River running high or low?

The typical gauge on the Allegheny River is at 33% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.

What is flood stage on the Allegheny River?

The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Eldred (23.0 ft), Salamanca Ny (12.0 ft), Warren (14.0 ft), West Hickory (14.0 ft), Franklin (17.0 ft), Parker (20.0 ft), Kittanning (21.0 ft), Natrona (21.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.

Where does the data come from?

Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.

Can I get alerts for a gauge?

Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.

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