River stage
Union City Lake, French Creek
- River level
- 1217.17 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- Flood stage
- 1277.70 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS UCTP1
- Flood stage
- 1277.70 ft
In brief
The French Creek at Union City Lake, PA read 1217.17 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 60.53 ft below minor flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge UCTP1
Stage threshold profile
Trout stocking on the French Creek
PFBC's 2026 spring schedule lists 3 trout releases on the French Creek, 0 fish in total, the first in March. Brown trout and Rainbow trout and Golden rainbow trout.
| Species | Fish | When |
|---|---|---|
| Brown trout | — | March 2026 |
| Rainbow trout | — | March 2026 |
| Golden rainbow trout | — | March 2026 |
PFBC lists a week or a month rather than a date, and notes that actual stocking can differ with fish availability and weather. Full Pennsylvania stocking schedule →
Frequently asked questions
Is the French Creek flooding at Union City Lake?
No. The French Creek at Union City Lake is at 1217.17 ft, 60.53 ft below minor flood stage.
What is the flood stage at Union City Lake?
Minor flooding 1277.7 ft is the first threshold.
What is the highest the French Creek has been at Union City Lake?
The National Weather Service has not published a crest history for this gauge.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge UCTP1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 03021518). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.