River stage
Eldred, Allegheny River
- River level
- 2.80 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.10 ft
- Recent high
- 8.73 ft
- Recent low
- 2.10 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS ELRP1
- 30-day change
- -5.93 ft
- Average
- 3.53 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 29.10 ft
In brief
The Allegheny River at Eldred, PA read 2.80 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 14.20 ft below action stage. That is 5.93 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge ELRP1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29.10 ft | 1972-06-23 |
| 2 | 27.30 ft | 1942-07-19 |
| 3 | 21.89 ft | 1996-01-20 |
| 4 | 20.60 ft | 1956-03-09 |
| 5 | 20.10 ft | 1959-06-23 |
| 6 | 19.60 ft | 1989-06-22 |
| 7 | 19.00 ft | 1964-03-06 |
| 8 | 18.70 ft | 1984-02-16 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 17.00 ft
Due to high water levels, river interests are encouraged to monitor conditions.
- 19.00 ft
Water covers a portion of Route 346 north of town.
- 21.00 ft
A portion of Route 346 is closed due to high water.
- 23.00 ft
Water level reaches the railroad grade where it passes through the levee. Stop logs are installed to complete the levee closure.
- 25.00 ft
Areas outside the levee system experience considerable inundation.
- 27.00 ft
Low lying areas outside the levee system experience considerable inundation.
- 29.00 ft
Widespread flooding occurs in areas outside the levee system.
- 31.00 ft
This is the approximate height of the levee system. Widespread flooding continues in areas outside the levee. Inside the levee, low lying areas are affected.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Allegheny River flooding at Eldred?
No. The Allegheny River at Eldred is at 2.8 ft, 14.2 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Eldred?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 17 ft, minor flooding 23 ft, moderate flooding 25 ft and major flooding 27 ft.
What is the highest the Allegheny River has been at Eldred?
The highest crest on record is 29.1 ft, on 1972-06-23.
Is the Allegheny River high or low right now at Eldred?
At 2.8 ft it is higher than 27% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge ELRP1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 03010500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.