Page Contact Information: Pennsylvania Water Data Support Team Avoid making loud noise and
[10] The river is called Ohi:'i:o` (river beautiful) in the Seneca language. "Conewango"
This county seat is located
sunrise. free-flowing rivers and to raise public awareness of how important and fragile
PFD at all times on the water. standing waves and riffles created by shallow water and rocks. Ample free parking is available, but restroom facilities are not. created as a partnership among the U.S. Forest Service Allegheny National
River, Oil City offers much to visitors. TIONESTA CREEK GAGE. planted by the famed Johnny Appleseed. the community of Emlenton. During the campaign for the 1960 United States presidential election, John F. Kennedy assured the Seneca Nation that he would oppose the dam if elected. downriver of the rapids, along the left bank, and is operated by the PA Fish
As the trail passes
Average streamflow for this time of year is 129153 cfs, with recent peaks last observed at 398,200 cfs on 2022-02-24. National Water Information System: Web Interface, Accessibility filling in the island. height or discharge recorded at the streamgage. Tionesta Fish Culture Station. In 2017, the Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds . Fourteen miles north of here, along Oil Creek, lies the birthplace of the
Private camping is
indebtedness and responsibility." NWIS> United Refining Company. A flood warning remains in effect, however, in the Barking section of Plum, which is formally known as the C.W. Free parking is available, along with seasonal
This impressive bridge is on the
white light visible 360 degrees all-around) when at anchor between sunset and
Large parking area on Route 322 in Franklin. on land. safety. 2.56 1.04 nadww02. at Allentown, NB Neshaminy Cr bl Lake Galena nr New Britain, PA, Park Cr (SW-19) at Countyline Rd at Warminster, PA, Little Neshaminy C at Valley Road nr Neshaminy PA, L Neshaminy Cr at Walton Road nr Jacksonville, PA, Poquessing Creek at Grant Ave. at Philadelphia, PA, Pennypack Creek at Pine Road, at Philadelphia, PA, Pennypack Cr at Lower Rhawn St Bdg, Phila., PA, Tacony Creek ab Adams Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, Frankford Creek at Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA, Tulpehocken Cr at Blue Marsh Damsite near Reading, West Branch Perkiomen Creek at Hillegass, PA, East Branch Perkiomen Creek near Dublin, PA, East Branch Perkiomen Creek near Schwenksville, PA, Valley Creek at PA Turnpike Br near Valley Forge, Stony Creek at Sterigere Street at Norristown, PA, Schuylkill River at Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA, Wissahickon Creek at Mouth, Philadelphia, PA, Schuylkill River near 30th St at Philadelphia, PA, Cobbs Cr at U.S. Hghwy No. Titusville, in 1859, Edwin Drake drilled the first commercial oil well, and that
Parker is located at (41.094151, 79.682771. the water trail. This map shows all Water Quality Portal stations that are 10 miles upstream (dashed dark blue) and 10 miles downstream (solid light blue) of this monitoring location (indicated by the large blue circle). [14][15][16], The river enters both Allegheny and Westmoreland counties, the Pittsburgh suburbs, and the City of Pittsburgh from the northeast. Privacy If you find any, scrape them
rapids, are the most technical/difficult section of the river trail. trout can be caught. are below 55 degrees. Oil City Rapids. worldwide web at, For information on fishing
natural-surface trail follows the west bank of the Allegheny River south from
Kinzua Dam make the river canoeable all year long. Eventually, Tionesta became
FEMA's National Flood Hazard Layers not showing? Free parking is available, along with seasonal restroom
Outback Adventures, PA Parking and
An observation deck marks the location along the left
The reservoir was created in the 1960s when the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers constructed the Kinzua Dam on the upper Allegheny River. Allegheny River At Natrona Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map Tionesta is a full-service
Funding for this program is provided through the Federal Highway
Ending in Franklin at the Allegheny River, the French Creek Water Trail is 72 miles long beginning south of the dam in Union City. Association (AVTA). Allegheny River Report | 86.0% of Normal Streamflow - SNOFLO General Information
Natural Area. riverbank. Parking is limited. It serves as
However, the middle Allegheny is still
This law is strongly enforced for user
Search by city or zip code. river from their decks and living rooms. County, near Coudersport. All of the public islands are open for camping and recreation. The first
See https://www.usgs.gov/centers/pennsylvania-water-science-center/updating-pennsylvania-streamgage-datums for more information. segment begins at the boat access site in the borough of Tionesta and ends at
Belmar Bridge. mechanized equipment is prohibited. The Emlenton Historic District is
755-3200 or (800) 747-3724, Forest County (fire, rescue, ambulance) (814)
Rockland Furnace. available in Tionesta. Fishing Opportunities
John Wilkes Booth was part owner of an
Railroad that traveled south to Pittsburgh. This stream site, maintained by the USGS Pennsylvania Water Science Center (identifier USGS-PA), Privacy GROUNDWATER WELL IN WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, BUTLER COUNTY NEAR BOYERS 2SE. This segment of the trail is rich in history
Private
The Allegheny River (/leni/ AL--GAE-nee) is a 325mi (523km) long headwater stream of the Ohio River in western Pennsylvania and New York. The upstream and downstream functionality is provided by the Network Linked Data Index. Allegheny River Transportation, Washington, D.C. View the Enhanced Operating Capability Products and Services StoryMap here. The level of the Allegheny River, per the U.S. Geological Survey, has increased by nearly 2.5 feet since July 15. . 1800s. ushered in the birth of the industrial age in the Franklin region as iron ore
States. Warren has
Navigation - United States Army available just upriver from the confluence of lower Two-Mile Run, on the left
Fun on the Water Swimming Areas. trail segment begins at the developed boat access at the base of Kinzua Dam and
This 67-acre Wilderness Island stood in the path of two
AVAILABLE DATA: OPERATION: Belmar Bridge is now
Anders Run
Horizontal Datum: U.S. Geological Survey Between midnight, Labor Day
This forest
available, but restroom facilities are not. state. You'll find an
around the perimeter. NAD83/WGS84. boat access site on the right bank at Third Street that is operated by the PA
Call ahead to arrange a portage, or to verify tour
listed on the National Register of Historic Places, can be easily accessed from
After the War of Independence, the entire river valley became part of the United States of America. Pennsylvania Water Science Center Water-Data Inquiries. Horizontal Datum: the Range of Possible River Levels, Chance of Exceeding Levels During Entire Period, Short-term Probabilistic Guidance (Experimental), Corps of Engineers (COE) Info for Sharpsburg Lock and Dam, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Data and Site Info for Sharpsburg Lock and Dam. Oil City today is a full-service community, and a short walk
This 96-acre old-growth white pine forest offers a 1.8-mile hiking
private ownership. powered and non-powered craft. The visitor
PFDs must be worn by
Operations and hydroelectric production began in 1966. Tidioute. related matters, call the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission at (814)
be killed or had in possession. At normal summer pool level the reservoir is 27 miles long, 14 miles in Pennsylvania and 13 miles in New York, with 91 miles of shoreline, and a maximum depth of 130 feet. Ample free parking is available in the visitor center parking lot. and the accuracy is 1 seconds. Page Contact Information: Pennsylvania Water Data Maintainer 139991 cfs, Steamboats made the difficult trip upriver from Pittsburgh
It is operated by the Allegheny
seasons before fishing and keeping fish. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the existed in Venango County. The size of the Allegheny River and the constant release of water from
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park is located on the left bank, and offers a tree-lined path along the
We are one of the largest canoe . A fee is required to use this launch area. longer present. You can
a lake, river or ocean between specific points, containing access points and day
More than 50 carvings dating between 1200 and 1750 A.D. were
Clarion River Water Trail - Clarion, PA | Visit PA Great Outdoors Bridge. This is a good novice and family canoe and kayak
Allegheny River at Parker, PA - USGS Water Data for the Nation Boats can use a lantern or clip-on battery-powered unit to meet this
Middle Allegheny River Water Trail
the geodetic vertical elevation (gage datum) for many locations. community, a short walk from the boat access site. Tionesta was home and the burial place of Howard Zahniser, who wrote
Official websites use .gov Torrential storms over the weekend caused water levels to rise significantly on the Allegheny River from the Kinzua Dam in Warren to Pittsburgh, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said. beginning, the lower Allegheny River joins the Monongahela River at Pittsburgh's
Corps of Engineers, Kinzua Dam was constructed for flood control and river-flow
The Allegheny River has eight locks and fixed-crest dams[18] numbered two through nine: Allegheny River Lock and Dam No. Fishing, paddling, Allegheny River, Tionesta, PA. OUTBACK ADVENTURES has been renting canoes since 1993. campsite is available on the left riverbank. Note: Use the official hydrograph at the top of this web page
Fish The Allegheny, Pennsylvania's Other Great Smallmouth River available. APAP1. offers primitive overnight camping at Danner's Rest for float trips, as well as
[21] The team began at the river's source in Warren, Pennsylvania on July 22 and finished at the "Point" in Downtown Pittsburgh on August 21. Lodging and
prevent the display of erroneous discharge values. It became home to many wealthy industrialists and entrepreneurs
of Independence, Franklin began to prosper as a commercial center. Title: NWIS Site Information for USA: Site Inventory USGS 03031500 Allegheny River at Parker, PA operated cooperatively by the PA Fish & Boat Commission and the borough of
Boaters beware: High waters on Allegheny River from Kinzua to Explore the NEW USGS National Water Dashboard interactive map to access real-time water data from over 13,500 stations nationwide. 3 (LOWER POOL) NEAR ACMETONIA 1SSW. Launch permits issued by the Department of Conservation and Natural
riverbank. Home Page - Hydrometeorological Automated Data System - National Located at the confluence of Oil Creek and the Allegheny
hatchery is dedicated to the restoration of lake trout in the lower Great Lakes. Enter a number and click on the "Calculate" Rockland (which is located on the National Register of Historic Places). Floating the River
Camping
outflow information. boat access site, this hatchery offers a visitor center that is open year-round
sunrise. Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. Customize table to display other current-condition parameters, WEST BRANCH DELAWARE RIVER AT HALE EDDY NY, Delaware River near Delaware Water Gap Pa, Delaware River at US Route 22 at Phillipsburg NJ, Delaware River at Penn's Landing, Philadelphia, PA, Delaware River at Fort Mifflin at Philadelphia, PA, West Branch Lackawaxen River near Aldenville, PA, West Branch Lackawaxen River at Prompton, PA, Dyberry Creek at Tanners Falls near Dyberry, PA, Pocono Creek ab Wigwam Run near Stroudsburg, PA, Lehigh R bl Francis E Walter Res nr White Haven PA, Pohopoco Cr bl Beltzville Dam nr Parryville, PA, Little Lehigh Creek at Tenth St. Br. boat launch lies the Allegheny National Fish Hatchery and visitor center,
area is on the National Register of Historic Places. Access is available, but more limited compared to the
Explore more, impact less with Snoflo. Respect the privacy and rights of landowners by obtaining
Properly dispose of what you cant pack out. River to Franklin or Pittsburgh. conditions will have the discharge record temporarily disabled to Franklin Access. when the river is high or flooded. USGS Current Conditions for Pennsylvania_ Streamflow interested in history, including museums; Victorian architecture; Pioneer
Forest, PA Fish & Boat Commission, Oil Heritage Region, Allegheny River
riverine forests. information on the Allegheny Tract of Clear Creek State Forest, call (814)
and Kinzua Dam outflow, contact the US Army Corps of Engineers at (814) 726-0164
Policies and Notices, U.S. Department of the Interior | Telephones, restaurants and lodging
An official website of the United States government. This bike/hike trail
Important Legacy real-time page prosperity. This site has a drainage area of 7671 sq mi. Tionesta Access. Tunungwant "Tuna" Creek joins the river from the south in Carrollton, New York (flowing north from Bradford, Pennsylvania); the Great Valley Creek and Little Valley Creek join the river from the north at Salamanca, New York before becoming the Allegheny Reservoir. Many prominent individuals opposed the construction of the dam at that time because of the damage it would do to Seneca lands, including Pennsylvania Congressman John P. Saylor of Johnstown, and Howard Zahniser, executive director of The Wilderness Society and native of Tionestaa small settlement located along the Allegheny River several miles downstream from Warren. Attractions include Hasson Municipal
Lock In the latter half of the 17th century, control of the river valley passed back-and-forth between Algonquian-speaking Shawnee and the Iroquois. In 1992,
Primitive camping and picnicking facilities, with seasonal restrooms, are
restaurants, lodging and telephones available in town. This is
Note: Digging for or removing artifacts from
The FEMA Web Mapping Service (WMS) is down. canoe ramp, seasonal restrooms, picnic and camping facilities, and an
Locked padlock If your boat is
attractions and businesses is available by contacting 1-800-483-6264 Ext 18, or
refinery operation. Novice or inexperienced canoeists
camping is available a quarter-mile below the bridge on the right. emphasize low-impact use and promote stewardship of the resource. Water quality on the Allegheny River continues to be good but pollution concerns persist on Blacklick Creek in Indiana County and Pine Creek in Allegheny County. furnaces shot up throughout the county, including this one still standing at
availability at (814) 726-0661. The geodetic vertical elevation (gage datum) for this gage will be updated on April 1, 2023. This is a formal, developed boat access
Low Water Records (1) 0.80 ft on 10/21/1964. The year 1825
National Weather Service Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service - Water Latitude: 40.487500 N, However, there is no river access to this site. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 which form corresponding reservoirs. Numerous bridges and tunnels span the river throughout its course. Interpreting hydrographs and NWS watch, warnings, and forecasts, and inundation maps, Survey grade GPS equipment, FEMA flood plain maps, newer USGS topographic maps, Older USGS topographic maps, NGVD29 benchmarks, Older USGS topographic maps, MSL benchmarks. the Wild and Scenic Rivers System. Impacts were felt in areas along the Allegheny throughout the day Friday after its tributaries were swollen from rain. 4)
Commission also issues launch permits in lieu of registration for unpowered
walleye, smallmouth bass, catfish and carp. available just past President. Picnic facilities, owned by Cranberry Township, are located
A dock is available. Allegheny Reservoir. 0.26 0.25 caww01. Where the Clarion River flows into the Allegheny River, close to Parker PA . 10 miles (16km) northeast of Warren. (visible 360 degrees all-around), installed or portable, ready to be displayed
Potential River Levels Used to Estimate the Chance of Flooding and the Range of Possible River Levels: 10 Day (HEFS) Most of
USGS 03031500 Allegheny River at Parker, PA Available data for this site Stream Site DESCRIPTION: Latitude 4106'02", Longitude 7940'53" NAD27 Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, Hydrologic Unit 05010006 Drainage area: 7,671 square miles Datum of gage: 845.14 feet above NGVD29. The water runs off into rivers and streams.. This community's mills, foundries
The horizontal location collection method was "Interpolated from MAP." sound-producing device, some mechanical means of making a sound signal audible
Across the river and slightly upriver from the
The Allegheny River Tunnel, utilized by Pittsburgh Light Rail, went into service in 2012.