River stage
Warren, Allegheny River
- River level
- 3.24 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.63 ft
- Recent high
- 3.94 ft
- Recent low
- 2.52 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS WRRP1
- 30-day change
- +0.41 ft
- Average
- 2.91 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 19.40 ft
In brief
The Allegheny River at Warren, PA read 3.24 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 8.76 ft below action stage. That is 0.41 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge WRRP1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19.40 ft | 1865-03-17 |
| 2 | 18.30 ft | 1956-03-08 |
| 3 | 17.70 ft | 1873-12-12 |
| 4 | 17.20 ft | 1913-03-27 |
| 5 | 17.10 ft | 1948-03-22 |
| 6 | 17.00 ft | 1947-04-06 |
| 7 | 16.50 ft | 1959-01-22 |
| 8 | 16.00 ft | 1916-03-30 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 14.00 ft
The right, or north bank begins to overflow, affecting a few houses and a couple of streets in low lying areas near the river.
- 15.00 ft
A number of homes and businesses on the right, or north bank are affected by high water. Several streets are closed.
- 17.00 ft
Many homes and businesses are affected by high water. The railroad tracks and business Route 6 are flooded. Water affects Warren General Hospital on the left bank.
- 18.00 ft
Many homes and businesses on both banks experience catastrophic flooding.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Allegheny River flooding at Warren?
No. The Allegheny River at Warren is at 3.24 ft, 8.76 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Warren?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 12 ft, minor flooding 14 ft, moderate flooding 15 ft and major flooding 17 ft.
What is the highest the Allegheny River has been at Warren?
The highest crest on record is 19.4 ft, on 1865-03-17.
Is the Allegheny River high or low right now at Warren?
At 3.24 ft it is higher than 82% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge WRRP1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 03015310). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.