River stage
French Creek (PA)
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 7 of 7
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 7 of 7 gauges on the French Creek (PA) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
French Creek levels, gauge by gauge
The French Creek is measured at 7 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Springs | 1.41 ft | no flood stage set |
| Lowville | 3.52 ft | normal, steady |
| Meadville | 1.90 ft | normal, falling |
| Union City Dam | 2.14 ft | below flood stage |
| Union City Lake | 1217.17 ft | normal, steady |
| Utica | 1.93 ft | no flood stage set |
| Wattsburg | 4.00 ft | no flood stage set |
Recent levels on the French Creek
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Lowville, PA, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Oil Creek 1 gauge
- Allegheny River 18 gauges
- Clarion River 4 gauges
- Slippery Rock Creek 1 gauge
- Connoquenessing Creek 1 gauge
- Crooked Creek (PA) 3 gauges
- Pine Creek (Etna, PA) 1 gauge
- Chartiers Creek 2 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the French Creek flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 7 reporting gauges on the French Creek is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the French Creek?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Lowville is at 3.52 ft; Meadville is at 1.90 ft; Union City Lake is at 1217.17 ft.
Where is the French Creek measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 7 gauges on the French Creek 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.