River stage
Johnsonburg, Clarion River
- River level
- 1.87 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.06 ft
- Recent high
- 3.43 ft
- Recent low
- 1.89 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS JHNP1
- 30-day change
- -1.41 ft
- Average
- 2.22 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 16.70 ft
In brief
The Clarion River at Johnsonburg, PA read 1.87 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 3.13 ft below action stage. That is 1.41 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge JHNP1
Water 60 °F (16 °C) · 6 °F warmer than normal for this date
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16.70 ft | 1942-07-01 |
| 2 | 12.60 ft | 1996-01-19 |
| 3 | 9.99 ft | 1972-06-22 |
| 4 | 9.86 ft | 1989-06-20 |
| 5 | 9.72 ft | 2010-12-01 |
| 6 | 9.20 ft | 1946-05-28 |
| 7 | 7.49 ft | 1992-09-22 |
| 8 | 7.43 ft | 2004-09-18 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 7.00 ft
High water results in overflow of both banks.
- 9.00 ft
Water level reaches Route 219. Several homes are affected by high water.
- 10.00 ft
A number of homes flood. Travel is restricted on Route 219.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Clarion River flooding at Johnsonburg?
No. The Clarion River at Johnsonburg is at 1.87 ft, 3.13 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Johnsonburg?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 5 ft, minor flooding 7 ft, moderate flooding 9 ft and major flooding 10 ft.
What is the highest the Clarion River has been at Johnsonburg?
The highest crest on record is 16.7 ft, on 1942-07-01.
Is the Clarion River high or low right now at Johnsonburg?
At 1.87 ft it is higher than 0% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Johnsonburg, Clarion River?
The water temperature at Johnsonburg, Clarion River is 60 °F (15.8 °C), measured 6:45 pm by USGS, which is 6 °F warmer than normal for this date over the past ten years. It has held steady over the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge JHNP1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 03028500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.