Allegheny River at Parker, PA
USGS 03031500 · Pennsylvania · reports discharge (live), gauge height
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USGS 03031500 · Pennsylvania · reports discharge (live), gauge height
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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, 8:00 PM EST · provisional USGS data
Normal for Nov 5 Steady · 24 h Below NWS action stage
Discharge, last 7 days: 169 readings from Oct 29, 9:00 PM EDT to Nov 5, 8:00 PM EST; ranging 3,300 to 7,370 ft³/s; latest 5,920 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, 8:00 PM EST | 5,920 | 2.99 | 4,330–17,300 |
| Nov 5, 7:00 PM EST | 6,100 | 3.05 | 4,330–17,300 |
| Nov 5, 6:00 PM EST | 6,250 | 3.1 | 4,330–17,300 |
| Nov 5, 5:00 PM EST | 6,390 | 3.14 | 4,330–17,300 |
| Nov 5, 4:00 PM EST | 6,490 | 3.17 | 4,330–17,300 |
| Nov 5, 3:00 PM EST | 6,560 | 3.19 | 4,330–17,300 |
| Nov 5, 2:00 PM EST | 6,630 | 3.21 | 4,330–17,300 |
| Nov 5, 1:00 PM EST | 6,700 | 3.23 | 4,330–17,300 |
| Nov 5, 12:00 PM EST | 6,770 | 3.25 | 4,330–17,300 |
| Nov 5, 11:00 AM EST | 6,840 | 3.27 | 4,330–17,300 |
| Nov 5, 10:00 AM EST | 6,950 | 3.3 | 4,330–17,300 |
| Nov 5, 9:00 AM EST | 7,020 | 3.32 | 4,330–17,300 |
| Nov 5, 8:00 AM EST | 7,020 | 3.32 | 4,330–17,300 |
| Nov 5, 7:00 AM EST | 6,810 | 3.26 | 4,330–17,300 |
| Nov 5, 6:00 AM EST | 6,700 | 3.23 | 4,330–17,300 |
| Nov 5, 5:00 AM EST | 6,700 | 3.23 | 4,330–17,300 |
| Nov 5, 4:00 AM EST | 6,740 | 3.24 | 4,330–17,300 |
| Nov 5, 3:00 AM EST | 6,740 | 3.24 | 4,330–17,300 |
| Nov 5, 2:00 AM EST | 6,740 | 3.24 | 4,330–17,300 |
| Nov 5, 1:00 AM EST | 6,740 | 3.24 | 4,330–17,300 |
| Nov 5, 12:00 AM EST | 6,810 | 3.26 | 4,330–17,300 |
| Nov 4, 11:00 PM EST | 6,810 | 3.26 | 4,410–15,400 |
| Nov 4, 10:00 PM EST | 6,600 | 3.2 | 4,410–15,400 |
| Nov 4, 9:00 PM EST | 6,390 | 3.14 | 4,410–15,400 |
| Nov 4, 8:00 PM EST | 6,420 | 3.15 | 4,410–15,400 |
| Nov 4, 7:00 PM EST | 6,460 | 3.16 | 4,410–15,400 |
| Nov 4, 6:00 PM EST | 6,490 | 3.17 | 4,410–15,400 |
| Nov 4, 5:00 PM EST | 6,560 | 3.19 | 4,410–15,400 |
| Nov 4, 4:00 PM EST | 6,560 | 3.19 | 4,410–15,400 |
| Nov 4, 3:00 PM EST | 6,600 | 3.2 | 4,410–15,400 |
| Nov 4, 2:00 PM EST | 6,630 | 3.21 | 4,410–15,400 |
| Nov 4, 1:00 PM EST | 6,670 | 3.22 | 4,410–15,400 |
| Nov 4, 12:00 PM EST | 6,740 | 3.24 | 4,410–15,400 |
| Nov 4, 11:00 AM EST | 6,810 | 3.26 | 4,410–15,400 |
| Nov 4, 10:00 AM EST | 6,910 | 3.29 | 4,410–15,400 |
| Nov 4, 9:00 AM EST | 7,020 | 3.32 | 4,410–15,400 |
| Nov 4, 8:00 AM EST | 7,020 | 3.32 | 4,410–15,400 |
| Nov 4, 7:00 AM EST | 6,810 | 3.26 | 4,410–15,400 |
| Nov 4, 6:00 AM EST | 6,740 | 3.24 | 4,410–15,400 |
| Nov 4, 5:00 AM EST | 6,810 | 3.26 | 4,410–15,400 |
| Nov 4, 4:00 AM EST | 6,840 | 3.27 | 4,410–15,400 |
| Nov 4, 3:00 AM EST | 6,880 | 3.28 | 4,410–15,400 |
| Nov 4, 2:00 AM EST | 6,910 | 3.29 | 4,410–15,400 |
| Nov 4, 1:00 AM EST | 6,980 | 3.31 | 4,410–15,400 |
| Nov 4, 12:00 AM EST | 7,050 | 3.33 | 4,410–15,400 |
| Nov 3, 11:00 PM EST | 7,160 | 3.36 | 3,910–15,000 |
| Nov 3, 10:00 PM EST | 7,300 | 3.4 | 3,910–15,000 |
| Nov 3, 9:00 PM EST | 7,370 | 3.42 | 3,910–15,000 |
| Nov 3, 8:00 PM EST | 7,230 | 3.38 | 3,910–15,000 |
| Nov 3, 7:00 PM EST | 6,770 | 3.25 | 3,910–15,000 |
| Nov 3, 6:00 PM EST | 6,700 | 3.23 | 3,910–15,000 |
| Nov 3, 5:00 PM EST | 6,700 | 3.23 | 3,910–15,000 |
| Nov 3, 4:00 PM EST | 6,670 | 3.22 | 3,910–15,000 |
| Nov 3, 3:00 PM EST | 6,670 | 3.22 | 3,910–15,000 |
| Nov 3, 2:00 PM EST | 6,670 | 3.22 | 3,910–15,000 |
| Nov 3, 1:00 PM EST | 6,670 | 3.22 | 3,910–15,000 |
| Nov 3, 12:00 PM EST | 6,700 | 3.23 | 3,910–15,000 |
| Nov 3, 11:00 AM EST | 6,740 | 3.24 | 3,910–15,000 |
| Nov 3, 10:00 AM EST | 6,740 | 3.24 | 3,910–15,000 |
| Nov 3, 9:00 AM EST | 6,700 | 3.23 | 3,910–15,000 |
| Nov 3, 8:00 AM EST | 6,600 | 3.2 | 3,910–15,000 |
| Nov 3, 7:00 AM EST | 6,630 | 3.21 | 3,910–15,000 |
| Nov 3, 6:00 AM EST | 6,670 | 3.22 | 3,910–15,000 |
| Nov 3, 5:00 AM EST | 6,700 | 3.23 | 3,910–15,000 |
| Nov 3, 4:00 AM EST | 6,740 | 3.24 | 3,910–15,000 |
| Nov 3, 3:00 AM EST | 6,740 | 3.24 | 3,910–15,000 |
| Nov 3, 2:00 AM EST | 6,700 | 3.23 | 3,910–15,000 |
| Nov 3, 1:00 AM EST | 6,700 | 3.23 | 3,910–15,000 |
| Nov 3, 12:00 AM EST | 6,600 | 3.2 | 3,910–15,000 |
| Nov 2, 11:00 PM EST | 6,390 | 3.14 | 3,580–14,500 |
| Nov 2, 10:00 PM EST | 6,320 | 3.12 | 3,580–14,500 |
| Nov 2, 9:00 PM EST | 6,320 | 3.12 | 3,580–14,500 |
| Nov 2, 8:00 PM EST | 6,320 | 3.12 | 3,580–14,500 |
| Nov 2, 7:00 PM EST | 6,350 | 3.13 | 3,580–14,500 |
| Nov 2, 6:00 PM EST | 6,390 | 3.14 | 3,580–14,500 |
| Nov 2, 5:00 PM EST | 6,390 | 3.14 | 3,580–14,500 |
| Nov 2, 4:00 PM EST | 6,420 | 3.15 | 3,580–14,500 |
| Nov 2, 3:00 PM EST | 6,420 | 3.15 | 3,580–14,500 |
| Nov 2, 2:00 PM EST | 6,490 | 3.17 | 3,580–14,500 |
| Nov 2, 1:00 PM EST | 6,530 | 3.18 | 3,580–14,500 |
| Nov 2, 12:00 PM EST | 6,560 | 3.19 | 3,580–14,500 |
| Nov 2, 11:00 AM EST | 6,560 | 3.19 | 3,580–14,500 |
| Nov 2, 10:00 AM EST | 6,530 | 3.18 | 3,580–14,500 |
| Nov 2, 9:00 AM EST | 6,390 | 3.14 | 3,580–14,500 |
| Nov 2, 8:00 AM EST | 6,220 | 3.09 | 3,580–14,500 |
| Nov 2, 7:00 AM EST | 6,130 | 3.06 | 3,580–14,500 |
| Nov 2, 6:00 AM EST | 5,980 | 3.01 | 3,580–14,500 |
| Nov 2, 5:00 AM EST | 5,800 | 2.95 | 3,580–14,500 |
| Nov 2, 4:00 AM EST | 5,530 | 2.86 | 3,580–14,500 |
| Nov 2, 3:00 AM EST | 5,260 | 2.77 | 3,580–14,500 |
| Nov 2, 2:00 AM EST | 4,990 | 2.68 | 3,580–14,500 |
| Nov 2, 1:00 AM EST | 4,840 | 2.63 | 3,580–14,500 |
| Nov 2, 12:00 AM EST | 4,750 | 2.6 | 3,580–14,500 |
| Nov 1, 11:00 PM EST | 4,750 | 2.6 | 3,220–13,400 |
| Nov 1, 10:00 PM EST | 4,780 | 2.61 | 3,220–13,400 |
| Nov 1, 9:00 PM EST | 4,780 | 2.61 | 3,220–13,400 |
| Nov 1, 8:00 PM EST | 4,780 | 2.61 | 3,220–13,400 |
| Nov 1, 7:00 PM EST | 4,780 | 2.61 | 3,220–13,400 |
| Nov 1, 6:00 PM EST | 4,780 | 2.61 | 3,220–13,400 |
| Nov 1, 5:00 PM EST | 4,780 | 2.61 | 3,220–13,400 |
| Nov 1, 4:00 PM EST | 4,720 | 2.59 | 3,220–13,400 |
| Nov 1, 3:00 PM EST | 4,660 | 2.57 | 3,220–13,400 |
| Nov 1, 2:00 PM EST | 4,510 | 2.52 | 3,220–13,400 |
| Nov 1, 1:00 PM EST | 4,360 | 2.47 | 3,220–13,400 |
| Nov 1, 12:00 PM EST | 4,300 | 2.45 | 3,220–13,400 |
| Nov 1, 11:00 AM EST | 4,270 | 2.44 | 3,220–13,400 |
| Nov 1, 10:00 AM EST | 4,240 | 2.43 | 3,220–13,400 |
| Nov 1, 9:00 AM EST | 4,180 | 2.41 | 3,220–13,400 |
| Nov 1, 8:00 AM EST | 4,120 | 2.39 | 3,220–13,400 |
| Nov 1, 7:00 AM EST | 4,020 | 2.35 | 3,220–13,400 |
| Nov 1, 6:00 AM EST | 3,920 | 2.31 | 3,220–13,400 |
| Nov 1, 5:00 AM EST | 3,800 | 2.26 | 3,220–13,400 |
| Nov 1, 4:00 AM EST | 3,650 | 2.2 | 3,220–13,400 |
| Nov 1, 3:00 AM EST | 3,520 | 2.15 | 3,220–13,400 |
| Nov 1, 2:00 AM EST | 3,420 | 2.11 | 3,220–13,400 |
| Nov 1, 1:00 AM EST | 3,370 | 2.09 | 3,220–13,400 |
| Nov 1, 1:00 AM EDT | 3,320 | 2.07 | 3,220–13,400 |
| Nov 1, 12:00 AM EDT | 3,320 | 2.07 | 3,220–13,400 |
| Oct 31, 11:00 PM EDT | 3,320 | 2.07 | 3,120–13,600 |
| Oct 31, 10:00 PM EDT | 3,320 | 2.07 | 3,120–13,600 |
| Oct 31, 9:00 PM EDT | 3,320 | 2.07 | 3,120–13,600 |
| Oct 31, 8:00 PM EDT | 3,350 | 2.08 | 3,120–13,600 |
| Oct 31, 7:00 PM EDT | 3,370 | 2.09 | 3,120–13,600 |
| Oct 31, 6:00 PM EDT | 3,400 | 2.1 | 3,120–13,600 |
| Oct 31, 5:00 PM EDT | 3,420 | 2.11 | 3,120–13,600 |
| Oct 31, 4:00 PM EDT | 3,470 | 2.13 | 3,120–13,600 |
| Oct 31, 3:00 PM EDT | 3,520 | 2.15 | 3,120–13,600 |
| Oct 31, 2:00 PM EDT | 3,570 | 2.17 | 3,120–13,600 |
| Oct 31, 1:00 PM EDT | 3,620 | 2.19 | 3,120–13,600 |
| Oct 31, 12:00 PM EDT | 3,670 | 2.21 | 3,120–13,600 |
| Oct 31, 11:00 AM EDT | 3,720 | 2.23 | 3,120–13,600 |
| Oct 31, 10:00 AM EDT | 3,750 | 2.24 | 3,120–13,600 |
| Oct 31, 9:00 AM EDT | 3,750 | 2.24 | 3,120–13,600 |
| Oct 31, 8:00 AM EDT | 3,720 | 2.23 | 3,120–13,600 |
| Oct 31, 7:00 AM EDT | 3,570 | 2.17 | 3,120–13,600 |
| Oct 31, 6:00 AM EDT | 3,370 | 2.09 | 3,120–13,600 |
| Oct 31, 5:00 AM EDT | 3,300 | 2.06 | 3,120–13,600 |
| Oct 31, 4:00 AM EDT | 3,300 | 2.06 | 3,120–13,600 |
| Oct 31, 3:00 AM EDT | 3,300 | 2.06 | 3,120–13,600 |
| Oct 31, 2:00 AM EDT | 3,300 | 2.06 | 3,120–13,600 |
| Oct 31, 1:00 AM EDT | 3,300 | 2.06 | 3,120–13,600 |
| Oct 31, 12:00 AM EDT | 3,300 | 2.06 | 3,120–13,600 |
| Oct 30, 11:00 PM EDT | 3,300 | 2.06 | 3,250–13,500 |
| Oct 30, 10:00 PM EDT | 3,320 | 2.07 | 3,250–13,500 |
| Oct 30, 9:00 PM EDT | 3,320 | 2.07 | 3,250–13,500 |
| Oct 30, 8:00 PM EDT | 3,350 | 2.08 | 3,250–13,500 |
| Oct 30, 7:00 PM EDT | 3,370 | 2.09 | 3,250–13,500 |
| Oct 30, 6:00 PM EDT | 3,400 | 2.1 | 3,250–13,500 |
| Oct 30, 5:00 PM EDT | 3,420 | 2.11 | 3,250–13,500 |
| Oct 30, 4:00 PM EDT | 3,470 | 2.13 | 3,250–13,500 |
| Oct 30, 3:00 PM EDT | 3,500 | 2.14 | 3,250–13,500 |
| Oct 30, 2:00 PM EDT | 3,520 | 2.15 | 3,250–13,500 |
| Oct 30, 1:00 PM EDT | 3,470 | 2.13 | 3,250–13,500 |
| Oct 30, 12:00 PM EDT | 3,350 | 2.08 | 3,250–13,500 |
| Oct 30, 11:00 AM EDT | 3,320 | 2.07 | 3,250–13,500 |
| Oct 30, 10:00 AM EDT | 3,320 | 2.07 | 3,250–13,500 |
| Oct 30, 9:00 AM EDT | 3,320 | 2.07 | 3,250–13,500 |
| Oct 30, 8:00 AM EDT | 3,350 | 2.08 | 3,250–13,500 |
| Oct 30, 7:00 AM EDT | 3,350 | 2.08 | 3,250–13,500 |
| Oct 30, 6:00 AM EDT | 3,370 | 2.09 | 3,250–13,500 |
| Oct 30, 5:00 AM EDT | 3,370 | 2.09 | 3,250–13,500 |
| Oct 30, 4:00 AM EDT | 3,370 | 2.09 | 3,250–13,500 |
| Oct 30, 3:00 AM EDT | 3,400 | 2.1 | 3,250–13,500 |
| Oct 30, 2:00 AM EDT | 3,420 | 2.11 | 3,250–13,500 |
| Oct 30, 1:00 AM EDT | 3,450 | 2.12 | 3,250–13,500 |
| Oct 30, 12:00 AM EDT | 3,470 | 2.13 | 3,250–13,500 |
| Oct 29, 11:00 PM EDT | 3,500 | 2.14 | 3,590–13,000 |
| Oct 29, 10:00 PM EDT | 3,500 | 2.14 | 3,590–13,000 |
| Oct 29, 9:00 PM EDT | 3,470 | 2.13 | 3,590–13,000 |
Map of USGS gauge 03031500 and the river around it
Where Allegheny River at Parker, PA sits, with 8 other gauges on the same river.
Normal for Nov 5: 4,330–17,300 ft³/s (middle half of 94 years of record). Now: 5,920 ft³/s, normal.
Normal for this date. 5,920 ft³/s is between the 25th and 75th percentiles of daily mean flow for Nov 5 at this gauge over 94 years of record (1933–2026): 10th 1,740, 25th 4,330, median 8,310, 75th 17,300, 90th 24,700 ft³/s.
Daily means on record for Nov 5: lowest 1,150 ft³/s, highest 42,600 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).
Steady over 24 hours (−7.8% discharge). 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.
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.
Species list not on file for this gauge. Check the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission: Pennsylvania adult trout stocking schedule · Pennsylvania fishing regulations.
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 3.05 ft stage, 6,100 ft³/s at Nov 5, 7:00 PM EST (NWS gauge PARP1; its stage datum can differ from the USGS gauge height).
NWS river forecast forecast issued Nov 5, 8:59 AM EST. Highest point: 3.2 ft, 6,600 ft³/s on Nov 5, 1:00 PM EST (Below NWS action stage).
| Day | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 5 | 3.2 ft | 6,600 ft³/s |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 2.3 ft | 3,900 ft³/s |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 2.4 ft | 4,150 ft³/s |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 2.4 ft | 4,150 ft³/s |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 2.3 ft | 3,900 ft³/s |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 2.3 ft | 3,900 ft³/s |
Open the NWS gauge page · What the categories mean (National Weather Service)
Checked Nov 5, 8:19 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.