River stage
Clarion River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 4 of 4
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 4 of 4 gauges on the Clarion River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Clarion River levels, gauge by gauge
The Clarion River is measured at 4 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Cooksburg | 2.85 ft | normal, rising |
| Johnsonburg | 1.87 ft | normal, steady |
| Piney Dam Tailwater | 3.57 ft | no flood stage set |
| Ridgway | 3.32 ft | normal, steady |
Recent levels on the Clarion River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Cooksburg, PA, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Allegheny River 18 gauges
- Oil Creek 1 gauge
- Crooked Creek (PA) 3 gauges
- French Creek (PA) 7 gauges
- Spring Creek (PA) 3 gauges
- Slippery Rock Creek 1 gauge
- Connoquenessing Creek 1 gauge
- Pine Creek (Etna, PA) 1 gauge
Frequently asked questions
Is the Clarion River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 4 reporting gauges on the Clarion River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Clarion River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Cooksburg is at 2.85 ft; Johnsonburg is at 1.87 ft; Ridgway is at 3.32 ft.
Where is the Clarion River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 4 gauges on the Clarion River in Pennsylvania.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.