If you notice any errors in the below information, please contact our. Indian God Rock. Group tours can be
Large parking area on Route 322 in Franklin. ANFP1. (visible 360 degrees all-around), installed or portable, ready to be displayed
The conflict over the expansion of British settlement into the Allegheny Valley and the surrounding Ohio Country was a primary cause of the French and Indian War in the 1750s. Forecast Radar Cameras Photos. There are no FEMA National Flood Hazard Layers for the location which you are viewing on ESRI Maps. sparsely settled region into an exciting new era of frenzied growth and
day-use pavilion. successful oil well in the world struck on August 27, 1859, sending this rural,
the best representative furnace remaining of more than 30 furnaces that once
Allegheny River at Parker, PA - USGS Water Data for the Nation Allegheny River at Parker, PA The geodetic vertical elevation (gage datum) for this gage will be updated on April 1, 2023. Trails Program under the administration of the Pennsylvania Department of
Important Legacy real-time page river. Remember that sound carries across water much louder than
refinery operation. Although much of the river trail has a national Wild and Scenic Rivers
Zebra mussels look like a marine mussel, with a
special regulations apply for trout fishing between Kinzua Dam and Conewango
National Wild and Scenic River
planted by the famed Johnny Appleseed. After re-entering Pennsylvania, the river is joined from the east by Kinzua Creek 10mi (16km) upstream of Warren; from the north by Conewango Creek at Warren; from the west by Brokenstraw Creek; from the east by East Hickory Creek at East Hickory; from the east by Tionesta Creek at Tionesta; from the north by Oil Creek at Oil City; from the west by French Creek at Franklin; from the east by the Clarion River, a principal tributary, at Parker; from the east by Crooked Creek southeast of Kittanning; and from the east by the Kiskiminetas River, another principal tributary, at Schenley. available. It is the only city in Pennsylvania to have had four
Allegheny River Trail. Green - 250 to 700 CFS. ALLEGHENY RAWS. Avoid making loud noise and
For details. The Franklin area offers much to the visitor
has the name "Allegheny River at Parker, PA" and has the identifier USGS-03031500. Both the French and the English
Pennsylvania's Great Outdoors Visitors Bureau at (814) 849-5197 or
community. 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. Allegheny Reservoir. available, but restroom facilities are not. Camping is permitted on any National Forest lands (island
The Buckaloons area and historic Newbold Estate
All boats must display an anchor light (a
be killed or had in possession. The Tionesta Access is the end of this
WQP Home> National Forest, and has direct river access. Low Water Records (1) 0.80 ft on 10/21/1964. 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. camping and recreation. the town of Tidioute. of rivers was established to recognize outstanding examples of the nation's
for river levels within the next 72 hours. 755-3200 or (800) 747-3724, Forest County (fire, rescue, ambulance) (814)
Trail Bridge. This state-of-the-art coldwater
Tionesta. lost their lives to nitroglycerine blasts during the oil boom years. to canoe through the rapids, and should wear their life jackets if they do. over 105 million acres nationally have been added to the system - four
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. The Allegheny River, at this point is not used to transport goods and materials, but is still a navigable waterway for boating.The first lock (Allegheny River Lock and Dam No. Lodging is available just upriver of President. . begins as a spring in a farmer's field in northern Pennsylvania's Potter
(TEA 21). Streamgages experiencing ice According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.1 . The Allegheny River (/ l e n i / AL--GAE-nee) is a 325 mi (523 km) long headwater stream of the Ohio River in western Pennsylvania and New York.The Allegheny River runs from its headwaters just below the middle of Pennsylvania's northern border northwesterly into New York then in a zigzag southwesterly across the border and through Western Pennsylvania to join the . because the curved tunnel is very dark). Click ALLEGHENY RIVER WATER LEVEL. Impacts were felt in areas along the Allegheny throughout the day Friday after its tributaries were swollen from rain Thursday that measured between 1 and 1 inches, NWS meteorologist Myranda Fullerton said earlier in the day. Photo by:vicki1960 Franklin PA Trailhead . is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates This exclusive list
In 1992,
MAP OF THE ALLEGHENY RIVER You can print a copy from here. A
Across the river and slightly upriver from the
Fourteen miles north of here, along Oil Creek, lies the birthplace of the
Kennerdell Tunnel. 2.56 1.04 nadww02. cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 which form corresponding reservoirs. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. He would be proud to know that some of the
Established in 1834, Emlenton became a junction for a narrow-gauge
hatchery is dedicated to the restoration of lake trout in the lower Great Lakes. Drinking water is not available here. on the worldwide web at. 1800s. Share hydroelectricity, regional attractions and area ecology. government for Warren County. trail. Located across State Route 62 from the
Belmar Bridge. National Forest, is the federal agency responsible for managing both the Wild
Dry your watercraft and equipment for at least 5 days, or. PFD at all times on the water. During the 19th century, the river became a principal means of navigation in the upper Ohio valley, especially for the transport of coal. AMXP1. This is part of the
brown or yellow. Immediately below the
Check the current fishing regulations and
Although the building of the railroads lessened the importance of the river somewhat, the lower river (navigable as far as East Brady, Pennsylvania through locks) has continued to serve as a route of commercial transportation until the present day. Respect the privacy and rights of landowners by obtaining
It became home to many wealthy industrialists and entrepreneurs
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. historic railroads to pass around the village of Kennerdell. Kinzua Dam and Visitor Center. The Allegheny Valley has been one of the most productive areas of fossil fuel extraction in United States history, with its extensive deposits of coal, petroleum, and natural gas. After the French and Indian War and the War
Camping is not permitted on
Properly dispose of what you cant pack out. After the War of Independence, the entire river valley became part of the United States of America. This is a small municipal park
Some of these access
It is characterized by
available just upriver from the confluence of lower Two-Mile Run, on the left
the basis of race, color, or national origin, he or she may file a complaint
in Armstrong County County, Pennsylvania at 41.10061789000000 degrees latitude and -79.6811600000000 degrees longitude Danner's Rest/Clear Creek State Forest, Allegheny River Tract. This
the text of the precedent-setting Wilderness Act of 1964, which established a
See https://www.usgs.gov/centers/pennsylvania-water-science-center/updating-pennsylvania-streamgage-datums for more information. riverbank. for a half-mile. Explore more, impact less with Snoflo. park located at the mouth of French Creek. Boat only at water levels appropriate for your capabilities and never
Nine locks and dams on the Monongahela River maintain navigable waters for the entire 128.7 miles of the river from just above Fairmont, West Virginia to The Point at Pittsburgh. inches, and the daily limit is 2 (combined species). information on Cranberry Township facilities, call (814) 676-8812. LockA locked padlock Wilderness. High Levels - The river is swift and powerful, use extra caution at rapids and around bends. offers primitive overnight camping at Danner's Rest for float trips, as well as
conditions. You can
Free parking is available, along with seasonal restroom
this developed boat access site. riverbank, and a picnic shelter at the south end of the park. Its tributaries reach to within 8mi (13km) of Lake Erie in southwestern New York. Tionesta is a full-service
much of the oil gathered in the Oil Region was shipped to the rest of the world. boats. designation, most of the shoreline along the river trail and islands are in
Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map It
The upper Allegheny River begins as a spring in a farmer's field in northern Pennsylvania's Potter County, near Coudersport. This trail segment contains four public islands owned by Venango County, in
Where the Clarion River flows into the Allegheny River, close to Parker PA . The name Allegheny probably comes from Lenape welhik hane[4][5] or oolikhanna, which means 'best flowing river of the hills' or 'beautiful stream'. The reservoir was created in the 1960s when the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers constructed the Kinzua Dam on the upper Allegheny River. information on "Leave No Trace" outdoor ethics, go to www.lnt.org. emphasize low-impact use and promote stewardship of the resource. Danner's Rest is on
classification under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to reflect the relatively
Cemetery, one of the earliest marked grave sites in northwestern Pennsylvania;
Buffalo Creek enters at Freeport, Chartiers Run enters at Lower Burrell, Bull Creek enters at Tarentum, Pucketa Creek enters near New Kensington, Riddle Run enters at Springdale, and Girtys Run enters at Millvale. unsuccessful 1864 oil well one mile south of Franklin, very near the river
islands that are part of the Allegheny National Forest (including seven
1 at Philadelphia, PA, Cobbs Creek at Mt. This site is in the watershed defined by the 8 digit Hydrologic Unit Code (HUC)05010006. Developed campsites, picnic areas,
on land. Fish and Wildlife Service. Boats can use a lantern or clip-on battery-powered unit to meet this
operated by the U.S. Explore the NEW USGS National Water Dashboard interactive map to access real-time water data from over 13,500 stations nationwide. Levels of chloride . It contains 24 public
around the perimeter. [8], The following account of the origin of the name Allegheny was given in 1780 by Moravian missionary David Zeisberger: "All this land and region, stretching as far as the creeks and waters that flow into the Alleghene the Delawares called Alligewinenk, which means 'a land into which they came from distant parts'. See more details of this site the the USGS NWIS Web page for this site. Longitude: 79.915278 W, View the Enhanced Operating Capability Products and Services StoryMap here. 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. U.S. Geological Survey along the right riverbank. on community, a short walk from the boat access site. Note: Use the official hydrograph at the top of this web page
Longitude: 79.681389 W, Farther down the trail, anglers can fish for musky,
[7] The Geographic Names Information System lists O-hee-yo and O-hi-o as variant names. The National Weather Service prepares its forecasts and other services in collaboration with agencies like the US Geological Survey, US Bureau of Reclamation, US Army Corps of Engineers, Natural Resource Conservation Service, National Park Service, ALERT Users Group, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and many state and local emergency managers across the country. The river is expected to crest there at 17.7 feet about 1 a.m. Saturday. The Oil Heritage trail
Remnants of the iron, oil and railroad industries are visible along the way. Policies and Notices, U.S. Department of the Interior | trail are available at this public park operated by the city of Warren along the
It was originally constructed in the late
decked for safe, convenient pedestrian and bicycle crossings. 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. with recent peaks last observed at Swimming Areas. What is The construction of waterside bike trails, including 6-mile the Samuel Justus Recreation Trail and 30-mile Allegheny River Trail, which take you between Oil City and Parker, have helped the most. facilities. 2022-02-24. returning to Pennsylvania at the Allegheny Reservoir. This 67-acre Wilderness Island stood in the path of two
Trumbull Construction Co on 51st Street floods. 139991 cfs, reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. [14][15][16], The river enters both Allegheny and Westmoreland counties, the Pittsburgh suburbs, and the City of Pittsburgh from the northeast. Corps of Engineers. high level of accessibility and development, when compared with other rivers in
sensitive information only on official, secure websites. The National Weather Service prepares its forecasts and other services in collaboration with agencies like the US Geological Survey, US Bureau of Reclamation, US Army Corps of Engineers, Natural Resource Conservation Service, National Park Service, ALERT Users Group, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and many state and local emergency managers across the country. The visitor
zebra mussels have been located in this stretch of the Allegheny River. An official website of the United States government. Typically, water trails
levels at Kinzua Dam are more than 5,000 cubic feet per second (CFS) for canoes
Approximately 9 miles south of Franklin is a reminder of use of the river by
Allegheny River At Natrona intersects the Sandy Creek Trail 5 miles south of Franklin at Belmar Bridge. All of the public islands are open for camping and recreation. Forecast stages may be different if the actual rainfall/snowmelt is different than the forecast rainfall/snowmelt. - Howard Zahniser, February 25, 1906 -
On the left
Operated by the U.S. Army
The results are part of the fourth year of the Three Rivers Quest (3RQ) study, one of the most comprehensive surveys in the region . part of the Allegheny Islands Wilderness, where the use of motorized or
The stream flows southwest paralleling Route 49 to Coudersport. Athletic whistles meet this requirement. Creek in Warren. Located on the left
A fee is required to use this launch area. should portage around this area around the shallower river bank. Inspect your equipment for zebra mussels. ALWP1. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Parker River, the highest being perched at an elevation of ft, the . canoe ramp, seasonal restrooms, picnic and camping facilities, and an
The upstream and downstream functionality is provided by the Network Linked Data Index. yellowish or brownish shell marked with alternating zig-zag or wavy bands of
Ending in Franklin at the Allegheny River, the French Creek Water Trail is 72 miles long beginning south of the dam in Union City. HERE for additional information including a current list of Lock The Allegheny was given a "recreational"
Primitive camping and picnicking facilities, with seasonal restrooms, are
Call ahead to arrange a portage, or to verify tour
The Allegheny River is, by volume, the main headstream of both the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. General Hospital is located next to the park. You can
boat access, picnicking and sporting facilities, pavilions, and a short walking
7) Minimize use and impact of fires. permission before entering any privately owned land. As much water as this might be, data from the Corps indicate that the current level only uses 18 percent of the reservoir's capacity, though normal capacity . The canal was closed in 1877 and the right-of-way sold to the Genesee Valley Canal Railroad. ALLEGHENY RIVER AT LOCK AND DAM NO. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United The advent of the railroads obviated any interest Pennsylvania might have had in participating to improve navigation on the river. Tionesta Access. Two easy, short
Tidioute Riverside Rec Trek Trail. natural-surface trail follows the west bank of the Allegheny River south from
worldwide web at, For information on fishing
Full News Click to hide state-specific text Webcams are available at the following streamgages in Pennsylvania: 01465500 | 01473000 | 01474500 | 01480870 | 01481000 | 01531500 | 01553500 | 03020500 | 03025500 the WQP? trail. From 8:00 a.m. on the opening day of regular trout season until
Undeveloped
Explore the NEW USGS National Water Dashboard interactive map to access real-time water data from over 13,500 stations nationwide. listed on the National Register of Historic Places, can be easily accessed from
Transportation, Washington, D.C. The vertical coordinate reference system is NGVD29. The river itself, however, is called Alligewi Sipo. Its downtown
About halfway down along the refinery there are
13.69 ft. Zebra mussels were
The event was described in the Johnny Cash song "As Long as the Grass Shall Grow" from the 1964 album Bitter Tears: Ballads of the American Indian, which focused on the history of and problems facing Native Americans in the United States. (NO LONGER OPEN TO PUBLIC-2018) A private boat launch exists on the left
Launch permits issued by the Department of Conservation and Natural
Titusville, in 1859, Edwin Drake drilled the first commercial oil well, and that
Why aren't the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layers showing on the ESRI Map?Possible reasons: Note: Your zoom level may have changed. Oil City first was established in 1791. America's river resources are. undeveloped boat access site here, along with picnic tables, grills and a
National Register of Historic Places. This county seat is located
For a more detailed breakdown of data, go to the Monitoring Report at the EPA How's My Waterway Application, For the definitions of the metadata elements, please go to the Water Quality Portal user guide, Periods of record for data characteristic groups, Learn more about Water Quality Portal Data Providers, Monitoring Report at the EPA How's My Waterway Application. Crescent Park. or very dense vegetation. affected by ice at some streamgages. Allegheny River At Port Allegany. Enter a number and click on the "Calculate" considered a primitive river. Search by city or zip code. Floodwaters reach the Conrail railroad bridge over the Clarion River about 0.8 miles upstream the U. S. Highway bridge. Picnic facilities, owned by Cranberry Township, are located
FEMA's National Flood Hazard Layers not showing? Parker River. Title: USGS Current Conditions for Pennsylvania ft. the Wild and Scenic Rivers System. pastoral/rural landscapes and a large number of islands. [2] It continues west to Port Allegany then turns north into western New York,[12] looping westward across southern Cattaraugus County for approximately 30 miles (48km), past Portville, Olean, Allegany and Salamanca and flowing through Seneca Indian Nation lands close to the northern boundary of Allegany State Park before re-entering northwestern Pennsylvania within the Allegheny Reservoir just east of the Warren-McKean county line, approx. 6) Camp
Latitude: 40.487500 N, Longitude: 79.915278 W, Horizontal Datum: NAD83/WGS84. This 67-acre Wilderness Island was
If you notice any errors in the below information, please contact our. The area is administered by the Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry. Lodging and
Water begins to enter the rear of homes along Elk Street. Many of the landowners enjoy the peace and solitude overlooking the
restaurants, lodging and telephones available in town. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the The construction of the dam and the filling of the Allegheny Reservoir also necessitated the elimination of the small village of Corydon, which was located at the confluence of Willow Creek with the Allegheny River; and the small village of Kinzua, which was located at the confluence of Kinzua Creek with the Allegheny River. included in this Wilderness Preservation System, as the Allegheny Islands
289810 Thompsons Island. A lock ( All boats are required to carry a
water, look for occasional yellow U.S. Forest Service boundary signs on trees
Snoflo is the ultimate platform for outdoor enthusiasts and climate-conscious individuals. trout can be caught. Water Quality Portals, Explore WQP boat access site on the right bank at Third Street that is operated by the PA
This site is located The Fish & Boat
Eventually, Tionesta became
white light visible 360 degrees all-around) when at anchor between sunset and
Why aren't the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layers showing on the ESRI Map?Possible reasons: Note: Your zoom level may have changed. Throughout the 1860s, Oil City was the staging area where
services and canoe rentals. Rockland Furnace. It is located on the right bank. . Water levels . As the trail passes
Latitude: 41.100556 N, The hatchery is
Some parking is
Natural Area. Streamgages reporting the most discharge on the Allegheny River, Streamflow discharge range for this time of year. access site at the first bridge in town. Tionesta was home and the burial place of Howard Zahniser, who wrote
Water trails are recreational waterways on
Fishing Opportunities
The normal summer flow of the
operated cooperatively by the PA Fish & Boat Commission and the borough of
Providers> record will resume when it is determined that ice conditions are no General Information
enters the Allegheny River along the right side of the river. stocking in Lake Erie, and walleye and muskellunge for stocking throughout the
Total streamflow across the Suitable sites might be limited at times because of wet areas
For more information on water trails across the United States
1-800-348-9393, by email at, Information on the Oil Heritage Region
The FEMA Web Mapping Service (WMS) is down. Fishing, paddling, Allegheny River, Tionesta, PA. OUTBACK ADVENTURES has been renting canoes since 1993. Oil Heritage Region
Baker Island. Only experienced canoeists should attempt
tornadoes that crossed the Allegheny National Forest on May 31, 1985. The public islands are open for
Telephone, restaurants, camping and hotels are available in
PFDs must be worn by
This impressive bridge is on the
This law is strongly enforced for user
United States. conditions will have the discharge record temporarily disabled to However, the middle Allegheny is still
Press enter or select the go button to submit request. Pennsylvania Water Science Center Water-Data Inquiries. It serves as
jacket) in serviceable condition and of the appropriate size is required for
Samuel Justus Recreational Trail. Franklin. trail segment, and also serves as the starting point for the southern segment of
South of Franklin it turns southeast across Clarion County in a meandering course, then turns again southwest across Armstrong County, flowing past Kittanning, Ford City, Clinton, and Freeport. The Seneca Pumped Storage Generating Station is associated with Kinzua Dam. Average streamflow for this time of year is 129153 cfs, with recent peaks last observed at 398,200 cfs on 2022-02-24. Trumbull Construction Co on 51st Street floods. Flooding begins near the M & M Gas Station on North Main Street in Sharpsburg. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS Native Americans. canoeists should wear their life jackets if they attempt to canoe these rapids. Heritage Region is located along the southern half of the river trail. percent of the entire U.S. land area! President. [7] Hernando de Soto in 1540 and others such as Henry Schoolcraft in subsequent years report the "Allegewi" were the Cherokees. Display of discharge The islands are mostly vegetated with fine riverine forests of
state forest is administered by the Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry. Oil City. intended to connect New York with Chicago. furnaces shot up throughout the county, including this one still standing at
federally designated Wilderness Islands), in addition to 60 islands under other
The best levels are between 1.7 and 3.8. Commission also issues launch permits in lieu of registration for unpowered
state. Railroad that traveled south to Pittsburgh. Riverfront Park is a public
All residents of both villages were forced to move. The year 1825
This is a good novice and family canoe and kayak
Lush green forest surrounds the 7,647-acre reservoir that spans the border between Pennsylvania and New York. rafts, some as long as 300 feet, and loads of semi-finished lumber. High water is moving down the Allegheny pretty fast with the ice that was left up north of Kittanning, Redmond said. Note: Use the official hydrograph at the top of this web page
the site of the only Revolutionary War battle fought in northwestern
- Trail Guide -. addition to 64 islands under other ownership. This site is at an elevation of 845.14 feet Buckaloons Recreation Area. Floodwaters cover Route 268 and flood Consolidated Lumber & Truss Co. 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.