Allegheny River at Franklin, PA
USGS 03025500 · Pennsylvania · reports discharge (live), gauge height
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USGS 03025500 · Pennsylvania · reports discharge (live), gauge height
What the agencies suggest
Carry a pocket thermometer to monitor water temperatureNational Park Service
General guidance from the readings and the published lines named above, not a fishing forecast. Local rules and closures come first.
Reading Nov 5, 9:00 PM EST · provisional USGS data
Below normal for Nov 5 Falling · 24 h Below NWS action stage
Discharge, last 7 days: 169 readings from Oct 29, 10:00 PM EDT to Nov 5, 9:00 PM EST; ranging 2,230 to 6,180 ft³/s; latest 3,200 ft³/s; shaded band: typical range (25th–75th percentile) for each date.
USGS provisional data may be revised. Source: USGS instantaneous values.
| Time | Discharge (ft³/s) | Gauge height (ft) | Normal, 25th–75th (ft³/s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 9:00 PM EST | 3,200 | 3.47 | 3,960–14,800 |
| Nov 5, 8:00 PM EST | 3,200 | 3.47 | 3,960–14,800 |
| Nov 5, 7:00 PM EST | 3,230 | 3.48 | 3,960–14,800 |
| Nov 5, 6:00 PM EST | 3,250 | 3.49 | 3,960–14,800 |
| Nov 5, 5:00 PM EST | 3,280 | 3.5 | 3,960–14,800 |
| Nov 5, 4:00 PM EST | 3,330 | 3.52 | 3,960–14,800 |
| Nov 5, 3:00 PM EST | 3,420 | 3.55 | 3,960–14,800 |
| Nov 5, 2:00 PM EST | 3,530 | 3.59 | 3,960–14,800 |
| Nov 5, 1:00 PM EST | 3,680 | 3.64 | 3,960–14,800 |
| Nov 5, 12:00 PM EST | 3,860 | 3.7 | 3,960–14,800 |
| Nov 5, 11:00 AM EST | 4,110 | 3.78 | 3,960–14,800 |
| Nov 5, 10:00 AM EST | 4,370 | 3.86 | 3,960–14,800 |
| Nov 5, 9:00 AM EST | 4,670 | 3.95 | 3,960–14,800 |
| Nov 5, 8:00 AM EST | 4,970 | 4.04 | 3,960–14,800 |
| Nov 5, 7:00 AM EST | 5,280 | 4.13 | 3,960–14,800 |
| Nov 5, 6:00 AM EST | 5,530 | 4.2 | 3,960–14,800 |
| Nov 5, 5:00 AM EST | 5,710 | 4.25 | 3,960–14,800 |
| Nov 5, 4:00 AM EST | 5,820 | 4.28 | 3,960–14,800 |
| Nov 5, 3:00 AM EST | 5,850 | 4.29 | 3,960–14,800 |
| Nov 5, 2:00 AM EST | 5,820 | 4.28 | 3,960–14,800 |
| Nov 5, 1:00 AM EST | 5,780 | 4.27 | 3,960–14,800 |
| Nov 5, 12:00 AM EST | 5,780 | 4.27 | 3,960–14,800 |
| Nov 4, 11:00 PM EST | 5,780 | 4.27 | 4,050–13,900 |
| Nov 4, 10:00 PM EST | 5,820 | 4.28 | 4,050–13,900 |
| Nov 4, 9:00 PM EST | 5,850 | 4.29 | 4,050–13,900 |
| Nov 4, 8:00 PM EST | 5,930 | 4.31 | 4,050–13,900 |
| Nov 4, 7:00 PM EST | 6,000 | 4.33 | 4,050–13,900 |
| Nov 4, 6:00 PM EST | 6,000 | 4.33 | 4,050–13,900 |
| Nov 4, 5:00 PM EST | 6,040 | 4.34 | 4,050–13,900 |
| Nov 4, 4:00 PM EST | 6,000 | 4.33 | 4,050–13,900 |
| Nov 4, 3:00 PM EST | 5,960 | 4.32 | 4,050–13,900 |
| Nov 4, 2:00 PM EST | 5,890 | 4.3 | 4,050–13,900 |
| Nov 4, 1:00 PM EST | 5,820 | 4.28 | 4,050–13,900 |
| Nov 4, 12:00 PM EST | 5,780 | 4.27 | 4,050–13,900 |
| Nov 4, 11:00 AM EST | 5,780 | 4.27 | 4,050–13,900 |
| Nov 4, 10:00 AM EST | 5,780 | 4.27 | 4,050–13,900 |
| Nov 4, 9:00 AM EST | 5,820 | 4.28 | 4,050–13,900 |
| Nov 4, 8:00 AM EST | 5,820 | 4.28 | 4,050–13,900 |
| Nov 4, 7:00 AM EST | 5,890 | 4.3 | 4,050–13,900 |
| Nov 4, 6:00 AM EST | 5,930 | 4.31 | 4,050–13,900 |
| Nov 4, 5:00 AM EST | 5,930 | 4.31 | 4,050–13,900 |
| Nov 4, 4:00 AM EST | 5,930 | 4.31 | 4,050–13,900 |
| Nov 4, 3:00 AM EST | 5,890 | 4.3 | 4,050–13,900 |
| Nov 4, 2:00 AM EST | 5,850 | 4.29 | 4,050–13,900 |
| Nov 4, 1:00 AM EST | 5,820 | 4.28 | 4,050–13,900 |
| Nov 4, 12:00 AM EST | 5,820 | 4.28 | 4,050–13,900 |
| Nov 3, 11:00 PM EST | 5,820 | 4.28 | 3,850–13,900 |
| Nov 3, 10:00 PM EST | 5,850 | 4.29 | 3,850–13,900 |
| Nov 3, 9:00 PM EST | 5,930 | 4.31 | 3,850–13,900 |
| Nov 3, 8:00 PM EST | 5,960 | 4.32 | 3,850–13,900 |
| Nov 3, 7:00 PM EST | 6,040 | 4.34 | 3,850–13,900 |
| Nov 3, 6:00 PM EST | 6,110 | 4.36 | 3,850–13,900 |
| Nov 3, 5:00 PM EST | 6,150 | 4.37 | 3,850–13,900 |
| Nov 3, 4:00 PM EST | 6,180 | 4.38 | 3,850–13,900 |
| Nov 3, 3:00 PM EST | 6,150 | 4.37 | 3,850–13,900 |
| Nov 3, 2:00 PM EST | 6,070 | 4.35 | 3,850–13,900 |
| Nov 3, 1:00 PM EST | 6,000 | 4.33 | 3,850–13,900 |
| Nov 3, 12:00 PM EST | 5,960 | 4.32 | 3,850–13,900 |
| Nov 3, 11:00 AM EST | 5,960 | 4.32 | 3,850–13,900 |
| Nov 3, 10:00 AM EST | 6,000 | 4.33 | 3,850–13,900 |
| Nov 3, 9:00 AM EST | 6,070 | 4.35 | 3,850–13,900 |
| Nov 3, 8:00 AM EST | 6,110 | 4.36 | 3,850–13,900 |
| Nov 3, 7:00 AM EST | 6,180 | 4.38 | 3,850–13,900 |
| Nov 3, 6:00 AM EST | 6,180 | 4.38 | 3,850–13,900 |
| Nov 3, 5:00 AM EST | 6,150 | 4.37 | 3,850–13,900 |
| Nov 3, 4:00 AM EST | 6,070 | 4.35 | 3,850–13,900 |
| Nov 3, 3:00 AM EST | 5,960 | 4.32 | 3,850–13,900 |
| Nov 3, 2:00 AM EST | 5,930 | 4.31 | 3,850–13,900 |
| Nov 3, 1:00 AM EST | 5,850 | 4.29 | 3,850–13,900 |
| Nov 3, 12:00 AM EST | 5,780 | 4.27 | 3,850–13,900 |
| Nov 2, 11:00 PM EST | 5,740 | 4.26 | 3,150–13,400 |
| Nov 2, 10:00 PM EST | 5,780 | 4.27 | 3,150–13,400 |
| Nov 2, 9:00 PM EST | 5,820 | 4.28 | 3,150–13,400 |
| Nov 2, 8:00 PM EST | 5,890 | 4.3 | 3,150–13,400 |
| Nov 2, 7:00 PM EST | 5,960 | 4.32 | 3,150–13,400 |
| Nov 2, 6:00 PM EST | 6,040 | 4.34 | 3,150–13,400 |
| Nov 2, 5:00 PM EST | 6,070 | 4.35 | 3,150–13,400 |
| Nov 2, 4:00 PM EST | 6,070 | 4.35 | 3,150–13,400 |
| Nov 2, 3:00 PM EST | 6,040 | 4.34 | 3,150–13,400 |
| Nov 2, 2:00 PM EST | 5,960 | 4.32 | 3,150–13,400 |
| Nov 2, 1:00 PM EST | 5,890 | 4.3 | 3,150–13,400 |
| Nov 2, 12:00 PM EST | 5,820 | 4.28 | 3,150–13,400 |
| Nov 2, 11:00 AM EST | 5,740 | 4.26 | 3,150–13,400 |
| Nov 2, 10:00 AM EST | 5,740 | 4.26 | 3,150–13,400 |
| Nov 2, 9:00 AM EST | 5,710 | 4.25 | 3,150–13,400 |
| Nov 2, 8:00 AM EST | 5,710 | 4.25 | 3,150–13,400 |
| Nov 2, 7:00 AM EST | 5,710 | 4.25 | 3,150–13,400 |
| Nov 2, 6:00 AM EST | 5,740 | 4.26 | 3,150–13,400 |
| Nov 2, 5:00 AM EST | 5,710 | 4.25 | 3,150–13,400 |
| Nov 2, 4:00 AM EST | 5,710 | 4.25 | 3,150–13,400 |
| Nov 2, 3:00 AM EST | 5,710 | 4.25 | 3,150–13,400 |
| Nov 2, 2:00 AM EST | 5,710 | 4.25 | 3,150–13,400 |
| Nov 2, 1:00 AM EST | 5,710 | 4.25 | 3,150–13,400 |
| Nov 2, 12:00 AM EST | 5,710 | 4.25 | 3,150–13,400 |
| Nov 1, 11:00 PM EST | 5,710 | 4.25 | 2,790–13,200 |
| Nov 1, 10:00 PM EST | 5,710 | 4.25 | 2,790–13,200 |
| Nov 1, 9:00 PM EST | 5,670 | 4.24 | 2,790–13,200 |
| Nov 1, 8:00 PM EST | 5,670 | 4.24 | 2,790–13,200 |
| Nov 1, 7:00 PM EST | 5,670 | 4.24 | 2,790–13,200 |
| Nov 1, 6:00 PM EST | 5,640 | 4.23 | 2,790–13,200 |
| Nov 1, 5:00 PM EST | 5,530 | 4.2 | 2,790–13,200 |
| Nov 1, 4:00 PM EST | 5,350 | 4.15 | 2,790–13,200 |
| Nov 1, 3:00 PM EST | 5,040 | 4.06 | 2,790–13,200 |
| Nov 1, 2:00 PM EST | 4,570 | 3.92 | 2,790–13,200 |
| Nov 1, 1:00 PM EST | 3,990 | 3.74 | 2,790–13,200 |
| Nov 1, 12:00 PM EST | 3,560 | 3.6 | 2,790–13,200 |
| Nov 1, 11:00 AM EST | 3,390 | 3.54 | 2,790–13,200 |
| Nov 1, 10:00 AM EST | 3,330 | 3.52 | 2,790–13,200 |
| Nov 1, 9:00 AM EST | 3,310 | 3.51 | 2,790–13,200 |
| Nov 1, 8:00 AM EST | 3,310 | 3.51 | 2,790–13,200 |
| Nov 1, 7:00 AM EST | 3,310 | 3.51 | 2,790–13,200 |
| Nov 1, 6:00 AM EST | 3,310 | 3.51 | 2,790–13,200 |
| Nov 1, 5:00 AM EST | 3,310 | 3.51 | 2,790–13,200 |
| Nov 1, 4:00 AM EST | 3,310 | 3.51 | 2,790–13,200 |
| Nov 1, 3:00 AM EST | 3,310 | 3.51 | 2,790–13,200 |
| Nov 1, 2:00 AM EST | 3,310 | 3.51 | 2,790–13,200 |
| Nov 1, 1:00 AM EST | 3,310 | 3.51 | 2,790–13,200 |
| Nov 1, 1:00 AM EDT | 3,310 | 3.51 | 2,790–13,200 |
| Nov 1, 12:00 AM EDT | 3,310 | 3.51 | 2,790–13,200 |
| Oct 31, 11:00 PM EDT | 3,310 | 3.51 | 2,700–11,500 |
| Oct 31, 10:00 PM EDT | 3,280 | 3.5 | 2,700–11,500 |
| Oct 31, 9:00 PM EDT | 3,280 | 3.5 | 2,700–11,500 |
| Oct 31, 8:00 PM EDT | 3,250 | 3.49 | 2,700–11,500 |
| Oct 31, 7:00 PM EDT | 3,230 | 3.48 | 2,700–11,500 |
| Oct 31, 6:00 PM EDT | 3,180 | 3.46 | 2,700–11,500 |
| Oct 31, 5:00 PM EDT | 3,130 | 3.44 | 2,700–11,500 |
| Oct 31, 4:00 PM EDT | 3,040 | 3.4 | 2,700–11,500 |
| Oct 31, 3:00 PM EDT | 2,920 | 3.34 | 2,700–11,500 |
| Oct 31, 2:00 PM EDT | 2,740 | 3.26 | 2,700–11,500 |
| Oct 31, 1:00 PM EDT | 2,560 | 3.17 | 2,700–11,500 |
| Oct 31, 12:00 PM EDT | 2,410 | 3.1 | 2,700–11,500 |
| Oct 31, 11:00 AM EDT | 2,300 | 3.05 | 2,700–11,500 |
| Oct 31, 10:00 AM EDT | 2,260 | 3.03 | 2,700–11,500 |
| Oct 31, 9:00 AM EDT | 2,250 | 3.02 | 2,700–11,500 |
| Oct 31, 8:00 AM EDT | 2,250 | 3.02 | 2,700–11,500 |
| Oct 31, 7:00 AM EDT | 2,250 | 3.02 | 2,700–11,500 |
| Oct 31, 6:00 AM EDT | 2,260 | 3.03 | 2,700–11,500 |
| Oct 31, 5:00 AM EDT | 2,260 | 3.03 | 2,700–11,500 |
| Oct 31, 4:00 AM EDT | 2,260 | 3.03 | 2,700–11,500 |
| Oct 31, 3:00 AM EDT | 2,260 | 3.03 | 2,700–11,500 |
| Oct 31, 2:00 AM EDT | 2,260 | 3.03 | 2,700–11,500 |
| Oct 31, 1:00 AM EDT | 2,260 | 3.03 | 2,700–11,500 |
| Oct 31, 12:00 AM EDT | 2,260 | 3.03 | 2,700–11,500 |
| Oct 30, 11:00 PM EDT | 2,260 | 3.03 | 2,890–10,600 |
| Oct 30, 10:00 PM EDT | 2,260 | 3.03 | 2,890–10,600 |
| Oct 30, 9:00 PM EDT | 2,260 | 3.03 | 2,890–10,600 |
| Oct 30, 8:00 PM EDT | 2,260 | 3.03 | 2,890–10,600 |
| Oct 30, 7:00 PM EDT | 2,260 | 3.03 | 2,890–10,600 |
| Oct 30, 6:00 PM EDT | 2,260 | 3.03 | 2,890–10,600 |
| Oct 30, 5:00 PM EDT | 2,260 | 3.03 | 2,890–10,600 |
| Oct 30, 4:00 PM EDT | 2,260 | 3.03 | 2,890–10,600 |
| Oct 30, 3:00 PM EDT | 2,250 | 3.02 | 2,890–10,600 |
| Oct 30, 2:00 PM EDT | 2,260 | 3.03 | 2,890–10,600 |
| Oct 30, 1:00 PM EDT | 2,250 | 3.02 | 2,890–10,600 |
| Oct 30, 12:00 PM EDT | 2,250 | 3.02 | 2,890–10,600 |
| Oct 30, 11:00 AM EDT | 2,250 | 3.02 | 2,890–10,600 |
| Oct 30, 10:00 AM EDT | 2,250 | 3.02 | 2,890–10,600 |
| Oct 30, 9:00 AM EDT | 2,250 | 3.02 | 2,890–10,600 |
| Oct 30, 8:00 AM EDT | 2,250 | 3.02 | 2,890–10,600 |
| Oct 30, 7:00 AM EDT | 2,250 | 3.02 | 2,890–10,600 |
| Oct 30, 6:00 AM EDT | 2,250 | 3.02 | 2,890–10,600 |
| Oct 30, 5:00 AM EDT | 2,250 | 3.02 | 2,890–10,600 |
| Oct 30, 4:00 AM EDT | 2,230 | 3.01 | 2,890–10,600 |
| Oct 30, 3:00 AM EDT | 2,230 | 3.01 | 2,890–10,600 |
| Oct 30, 2:00 AM EDT | 2,230 | 3.01 | 2,890–10,600 |
| Oct 30, 1:00 AM EDT | 2,250 | 3.02 | 2,890–10,600 |
| Oct 30, 12:00 AM EDT | 2,230 | 3.01 | 2,890–10,600 |
| Oct 29, 11:00 PM EDT | 2,250 | 3.02 | 3,170–10,100 |
| Oct 29, 10:00 PM EDT | 2,250 | 3.02 | 3,170–10,100 |
Map of USGS gauge 03025500 and the river around it
Where Allegheny River at Franklin, PA sits, with 2 other gauges on the same river and our water's map point.
No current water-temperature reading at this gauge, so no temperature guidance is given. Take a stream thermometer: the trout lines Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission uses are 60°F, 70°F and 72°F.
Normal for Nov 5: 3,960–14,800 ft³/s (middle half of 86 years of record). Now: 3,200 ft³/s, below normal.
Below normal for this date. 3,200 ft³/s is between the 10th and 25th percentiles of daily mean flow for Nov 5 at this gauge over 86 years of record (1941–2026): 10th 1,300, 25th 3,960, median 7,590, 75th 14,800, 90th 20,700 ft³/s.
Daily means on record for Nov 5: lowest 900 ft³/s, highest 36,100 ft³/s.
Classes as USGS labels them (hyswap: flow categories (WDFN_stats schema) (U.S. Geological Survey) ); percentiles from the USGS daily statistics (U.S. Geological Survey) (approved daily means; the reading is provisional and instantaneous).
Falling over 24 hours: discharge down 45.3%, from 5,850 to 3,200 ft³/s. Rising or falling means a change of more than 10% in discharge (or 0.2 ft of gauge height) over 24 hours; our rule of thumb, not a USGS class.
Species the agency lists for Allegheny River: Brown Trout.
From our page for Allegheny River, on the same river as this gauge; the agency list is for the water, not this exact reach. Source: Class A Wild Trout Waters (Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission).
Below NWS action stage. The National Weather Service reports this gauge below its action stage. That is not a statement that wading is safe.
Flood categories: action stage, minor, moderate and major flooding (National Weather Service)Turn Around Don't Drown. “A mere 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock over an adult.” No flow number makes a crossing safe; if in doubt, stay out.
Turn Around Don't Drown (National Weather Service)Guidance from the readings above and the published thresholds named with each line; not a fishing forecast, a safety guarantee or a statement about access. Local rules and closures come first.
Below NWS action stage. The National Weather Service reports this gauge below its action stage. That is not a statement that wading is safe.
NWS observed 3.47 ft stage, 3,210 ft³/s at Nov 5, 8:00 PM EST (NWS gauge FRKP1; its stage datum can differ from the USGS gauge height).
NWS river forecast forecast issued Nov 5, 8:59 AM EST. Highest point: 3.6 ft, 3,570 ft³/s on Nov 6, 1:00 PM EST (Below NWS action stage).
| Day | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 5 | 3.5 ft | 3,290 ft³/s |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 3.6 ft | 3,570 ft³/s |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 3.6 ft | 3,570 ft³/s |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 3.5 ft | 3,290 ft³/s |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 3.5 ft | 3,290 ft³/s |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 3.5 ft | 3,290 ft³/s |
Open the NWS gauge page · What the categories mean (National Weather Service)
Checked Nov 5, 9:32 PM EST; readings refresh at most every 15 minutes and statistics daily. Provisional USGS data can be revised. Conditions change: re-check before you go. This is general guidance, not a fishing forecast, a safety guarantee or a statement about access.