River stage
Ridgway, Clarion River
- River level
- 3.32 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.01 ft
- Recent high
- 6.55 ft
- Recent low
- 3.27 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS RDYP1
- 30-day change
- -3.23 ft
- Average
- 3.69 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 23.10 ft
In brief
The Clarion River at Ridgway, PA read 3.32 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 7.68 ft below action stage. That is 3.23 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge RDYP1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23.10 ft | 1964-07-19 |
| 2 | 21.67 ft | 2014-05-21 |
| 3 | 20.27 ft | 1996-01-19 |
| 4 | 19.50 ft | 1972-06-23 |
| 5 | 19.21 ft | 2010-12-01 |
| 6 | 16.89 ft | 2004-09-18 |
| 7 | 16.73 ft | 2019-06-21 |
| 8 | 16.40 ft | 1942-07-01 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 16.00 ft
The right, or west bank overflows, affecting low lying areas.
- 18.00 ft
Homes on the right, or west bank above the highway bridge are affected by high water levels.
- 20.00 ft
The entire area along the right, or west bank is inundated. Numerous homes and businesses are affected by high water. Route 948 is closed due to flooding at several locations.
- 22.00 ft
Widespread flooding occurs along the right, or west bank. The left bank overflows and affects the sewage treatment plant.
- 24.00 ft
Record flooding is expected on the clarion river in the vicinity of Ridgway. Water levels are expected to exceed those experienced in July 1964.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Clarion River flooding at Ridgway?
No. The Clarion River at Ridgway is at 3.32 ft, 7.68 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Ridgway?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 11 ft, minor flooding 16 ft, moderate flooding 18 ft and major flooding 20 ft.
What is the highest the Clarion River has been at Ridgway?
The highest crest on record is 23.1 ft, on 1964-07-19.
Is the Clarion River high or low right now at Ridgway?
At 3.32 ft it is higher than 10% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge RDYP1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 03029000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.