Clifford Betts Park. The upper Allegheny River
This valley has been aptly referred to as "the valley that
However, he failed to follow through on his pledge upon becoming president. Very low water level on the Allegheny River .
Boaters beware: High waters on Allegheny River from Kinzua to Corps of Engineers. ANAP1. Navigation suspended, lock out of service. on the Allegheny National Forest, Wild and Scenic River, Wilderness Islands, or
undeveloped boat access site here, along with picnic tables, grills and a
public park operated by the city of Warren is located where Conewango Creek
has the name "Allegheny River at Parker, PA" and has the identifier USGS-03031500. ESRI's zoom levels must be between 14 and 16 to show National Flood Hazard layers. using the datum NAD83. Brokenstraw Creek on the right riverbank. 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. requirement. You'll find an
Inspect your equipment for zebra mussels. If anyone believes he or she has been subjected to discrimination on
trail. Privacy About three miles down the river from Franklin, a small primitive
high level of accessibility and development, when compared with other rivers in
and many historical attractions. The canal was closed in 1877 and the right-of-way sold to the Genesee Valley Canal Railroad. 1-800-348-9393, by email at, Information on the Oil Heritage Region
special regulations apply for trout fishing between Kinzua Dam and Conewango
National Forest, and has direct river access. Warning: Javascript must be enabled to use all the features on this page! There is an undeveloped boat
Drinking water is not available here. However, the middle Allegheny is still
Tidioute Borough Access. 2023 Trib Total Media | All Rights Reserved. downriver of the rapids, along the left bank, and is operated by the PA Fish
National Weather Service Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service - Water islands that are part of the Allegheny National Forest (including seven
This is also the deepest point on the Parker River, with a gage stage of influence of alcohol or drugs is illegal. [6] There is a Lenape legend of a tribe called "Allegewi" who used to live along the river. available. device (seat cushion or ring buoy) is required. restrooms and water are not available. For more
The rock,
The FEMA Web Mapping Service (WMS) is down. powered and non-powered craft. . 0.26 0.25 caww01. Oil Heritage Region
The area is administered by the Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry. trail follows the left side of the river to Franklin, where it becomes the
Flooding begins near the M & M Gas Station on North Main Street in Sharpsburg. freshwater mollusk that can firmly attach itself to solid objects. the water trail. Novice or inexperienced canoeists
to the south are rich in Native American and European settlement heritage,
Athletic whistles meet this requirement. Developed campsites, picnic areas,
Leave no trace for camping and day use:
A lock ( "I use that a lot for access," said Cartwright, who rides a mountain bike, strapping gear to a rack over its rear wheel.
Allegheny River water quality good; pollution concerns remain for 2 In 1965, the completion of the federally sponsored Kinzua Dam for flood-control in northwestern Pennsylvania east of Warren created the long Allegheny Reservoir, known as Lake Perfidy among the Seneca, part of which is included in the Allegheny National Recreation Area. operated by the city of Warren. Buckaloons lies on the site of a former
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. community of Emlenton, just upstream of the I-80 bridge. This is part of the
Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Do not trespass on the island with the flare. This site is in the watershed defined by the 8 digit Hydrologic Unit Code (HUC)05010006. on A dock is available. NAD83/WGS84. Victorian homes that are on the National Register of Historic Places, a
Kennerdell Tunnel. It is the seat of
Allegheny National Forest - Allegheny Reservoir - US Forest Service 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. operated by the PA Fish & Boat Commission, and raises steelhead trout for
. This 67-acre Wilderness Island was
Cranberry Township Primitive Camping. Dispose of unwanted bait away from the water, on land. lost their lives to nitroglycerine blasts during the oil boom years. This county seat is located
This stream site, maintained by the USGS Pennsylvania Water Science Center (identifier USGS-PA), has the name "Allegheny River at Parker, PA" and has the identifier USGS-03031500. Typically, water trails
Resources, Bureau of Recreation and Conservation, P.O. Parker River. This area is well-known for its colorful history
[11] In New York, areas around the river are often named with the alternate spelling Allegany in reference to the river; for example, the Village of Allegany and Allegany State Park. Search by city or zip code. During 1865, approximately half of the oil shipped in the world was shipped
Telephones, restaurants and lodging
Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), Bureau of Recreation and
rapids, are the most technical/difficult section of the river trail.
America's river resources are. Nearby in
This
It is the only city in Pennsylvania to have had four
riverbank. the Range of Possible River Levels, Chance of Exceeding Levels During Entire Period, Short-term Probabilistic Guidance (Experimental), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Data and Site Info for Parker. 398,200 cfs "To know the wilderness is to know a profound humility, to
state.
Parker, Pennsylvania - Wikipedia Wilderness.
Allegheny River at Parker, PA - USGS Water Data for the Nation This bike/hike trail
percent of the entire U.S. land area! Native American village, at the confluence of the Allegheny River and
brown or yellow. Uploaded: 5/29 . access site at the first bridge in town. Many additional streams enter or join with the Allegheny River along its course. Pennsylvania. available, but restroom facilities are not. Water trails are recreational waterways on
ALLEGHENY RAWS. NWIS> Respect the privacy and rights of landowners by obtaining
The river loops north into New York state, eventually returning to Pennsylvania at the Allegheny Reservoir. Ample free parking is available in the visitor center parking lot. One of the underlying premises of the Genesee Valley Canal was its connection to the river, opening a trade route from Rochester, New York to the west. & Boat Commission. sunrise. unsuccessful 1864 oil well one mile south of Franklin, very near the river
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS The spectacular Belmar Bridge over the Allegheny River was
using PA Fish & Boat Commission access areas must be registered. was discovered.
5) Plan ahead and prepare. AVAILABLE DATA: OPERATION: The river is approximately 325mi (523km) long, running through the U.S. states of New York and Pennsylvania. restroom facilities. part of the Allegheny Islands Wilderness, where the use of motorized or
facilities.
USGS 03031500 Allegheny River at Parker, PA Title: NWIS Site Information for USA: Site Inventory cartop boats. prosperity. ESRI's zoom levels must be between 14 and 16 to show National Flood Hazard layers. The Buckaloons area and historic Newbold Estate
when the river is high or flooded. This is a developed boat access site,
Crescent Park. was shipped downriver on shallow-draft flatboats. USGS-03031500, Data Provider: NWIS (Learn more about Water Quality Portal Data Providers). Tionesta Fish Culture Station. The Allegheny joins with the Monongahela River at the "Point" in downtown Pittsburgh to form the Ohio River.[17]. The geodetic vertical elevation (gage datum) for this gage will be updated on April 1, 2023. This
Water begins to enter the rear of homes along Elk Street. FEMA's National Flood Hazard Layers not showing? intersects the Sandy Creek Trail 5 miles south of Franklin at Belmar Bridge. Immediately below the
By the time of the arrival of the French in the early 18th century, the Shawnee were once again in control and formed an alliance with the French against the incursion of British settlement across the Allegheny Mountains. ALWP1. In 1859, the first U.S. petroleum was drilled north of the river at Titusville. Check the current fishing regulations and
Page Last Modified: 2023-03-04 23:28:23 EST outflow information. Private camping is
May 5, 1964. occupied forts in Franklin. This site is in the watershed defined by the 8 digit Hydrologic Unit Code (HUC) 05010006. There are a number of canoe liveries from Warren to Foxburg that provide shuttle
When locating National Forest lands from the
be killed or had in possession. FOIA 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. This river is monitored from 10 different streamgauging stations along the Allegheny River, the highest being perched at an elevation of 1,457 ft, the TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. Parking and
camping sites are not available below Kennerdell. returning to Pennsylvania at the Allegheny Reservoir.
Home Page - Hydrometeorological Automated Data System - National businesses can be found on the worldwide web at, For information on Forest County attractions, contact the Northwest
County, near Coudersport. Danner's Rest/Clear Creek State Forest, Allegheny River Tract. Allegheny rivers. Information on the Middle Allegheny River Water Trail can be found on the
the geodetic vertical elevation (gage datum) for many locations. This is a formal, developed
Allegheny National Forest - Water Activities:Swimming 1800s. access the area by hiking approximately a quarter-mile up Anders Run, found
However, there is no river access to this site. Attractions include Hasson Municipal
private ownership. The natural center of the region's lumber
Floating the River
President. the best representative furnace remaining of more than 30 furnaces that once
Many of these liveries can also provide helpful information on current river
- Trail Guide -. was last observed at It
You can
historic railroads to pass around the village of Kennerdell. United Refining Company. Horizontal Datum: Swimming Areas. [10] The river is called Ohi:'i:o` (river beautiful) in the Seneca language. Contact the Allegheny National Forest or regional
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. 1 at Philadelphia, PA, Cobbs Creek at Mt. Restrooms and telephones are
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 larger trees blew over in the storm, with younger saplings and shrubs now
The name Allegheny probably comes from Lenape welhik hane[4][5] or oolikhanna, which means 'best flowing river of the hills' or 'beautiful stream'. in time to avoid a collision. right riverbank. midnight, Labor Day, the minimum size for trout in this stretch of river is 14
Samuel Justus Recreational Trail. This formal, developed boat access site is located a half-mile
The Middle Allegheny River Water Trail is 107 river miles long, starting at Kinzua Dam and ending at the state forest is administered by the Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry. "broken straw" in the Seneca language, named for the tall grasses that
Allegheny River Water Trail. trail. [22], "Heckewelder here does not give the strict meaning of, Last edited on 19 February 2023, at 11:07, Allegany Township, Potter County, Pennsylvania, Bitter Tears: Ballads of the American Indian, "The historical and other relations of Pittsburgh and the Virginias", "Ohio woman swimming length of Allegheny River", "Ohio swimmer completes 325-mile swim of Allegheny", U.S. Geological Survey: PA stream gaging stations, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Allegheny_River&oldid=1140286879, This page was last edited on 19 February 2023, at 11:07. U.S. Geological Survey 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. and Kinzua Dam outflow, contact the US Army Corps of Engineers at (814) 726-0164
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. The river is expected to crest there at 17.7 feet about 1 a.m. Saturday. Danner's Rest is on
A lock ( It serves as
Horizontal Datum: The reservoir was created in the 1960s when the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers constructed the Kinzua Dam on the upper Allegheny River. Share Avoid making loud noise and
Warren is a full-service community, with
created as a partnership among the U.S. Forest Service Allegheny National
This is a formal, developed boat access
Later, railroads expedited transportation
The year 1825
The advent of the railroads obviated any interest Pennsylvania might have had in participating to improve navigation on the river. are available in Franklin. day. Restock on ice and supplies in Tidioute, a full-service
Transportation, Washington, D.C. It is located on the right bank. [7] The Geographic Names Information System lists O-hee-yo and O-hi-o as variant names. interested in history, including museums; Victorian architecture; Pioneer
Latitude: 40.487500 N, left bank, which is owned by the village of President. Snoflo is the ultimate platform for outdoor enthusiasts and climate-conscious individuals. riverbank. Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the all children 12 years and younger on all boats 20 feet and less in length while
HERE for additional information including a current list of * We've detected you're using a mobile device. key role in Warren's history. The Tionesta Access is the end of this
= C, Accessibility The Fish & Boat
High water flowing down the Allegheny River had largely receded Friday evening in communities leading into Armstrong County, although areas closer to Pittsburgh could soon feel the impact. You can
Fish The Allegheny, Pennsylvania's Other Great Smallmouth River reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. 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. the county courthouse; iron furnaces from the early 1800s; and an orchard
boisterous behavior. Where the Clarion River flows into the Allegheny River, close to Parker PA . the starting point for this segment of the river trail. Warning: Javascript must be enabled to use all the features on this page! 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 Monongahela River at the Forks of the Ohio at Point State Park in Downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Updated river conditions can be found on the National Weather Services website. 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. 755-3200, Forest County State Police (814) 755-3565, Venango County State Police
U.S. Geological Survey Explore the NEW USGS National Water Dashboard interactive map to access real-time water data from over 13,500 stations nationwide. 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. Water Trail is 107 river miles long, starting at Kinzua Dam and ending at the
had spread throughout Lake Erie. https://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/inventory? More than 315 miles in length, the Allegheny River originates in scenic north-central Pennsylvania, making a brief foray into New York state before returning to form the northern and western border of much of the Allegheny National Forest as it zigzags southward.
Outback Adventures, PA Streamgages reporting the most discharge on the Parker River, Streamflow discharge range for this time of year. yellowish or brownish shell marked with alternating zig-zag or wavy bands of
available in Oil City. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United Armstrong County officials reported flooding Friday afternoon at Rock and River roads in South Buffalo Township. longer present. Support Group and the Venango Museum of Art, Science & Industry. 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. Lock The Middle Allegheny River
Assume you will float approximately 2 to 3 miles per hour with leisurely
The Allegheny River
Launch permits issued by the Department of Conservation and Natural
free-flowing rivers and to raise public awareness of how important and fragile
That is projected to drop the reservoir level by about five feet. available. The shallow river has been made navigable upstream from Pittsburgh to East Brady by a series of locks and dams constructed in the early 20th century. View the Enhanced Operating Capability Products and Services StoryMap here. Yellow - 700 to 1000 CFS. Large parking area on Route 322 in Franklin. off and pressure wash with HOT water (a car wash works), well away from water. Corps of Engineers, Kinzua Dam was constructed for flood control and river-flow
sunrise. West Hickory Bridge.
Navigation - United States Army 6) Camp
Bridge. The level of the Allegheny River, per the U.S. Geological Survey, has increased by nearly 2.5 feet since July 15. . This trail segment contains four public islands owned by Venango County, in
Respect the Privacy and Rights of Landowners. The public islands are open for
trail segment, and also serves as the starting point for the southern segment of
The Allegheny River is, by volume, the main headstream of both the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. Used to Estimate the Chance of Flooding and
Allegheny Reservoir and the impressive dam outflows. Belmar Bridge is now
About halfway down along the refinery there are
conditions will have the discharge record temporarily disabled to zebra mussels have been located in this stretch of the Allegheny River. The Allegheny River rises in north central Pennsylvania, on Cobb Hill in Allegany Township in north central Potter County,[1][2] 8 miles (13km) south of the New YorkPennsylvania border and a few miles northwest of the eastern triple divide. provided to the NWS by the gauge owner. 7) Minimize use and impact of fires. National Register of Historic Places. Water data back to 1865 are available online. PA Fish & Boat Commission
Water levels at that location reached 17 feet by 9:45 p.m. Friday, entering the minor flood stage. available just upriver from the confluence of lower Two-Mile Run, on the left
natural-surface trail follows the west bank of the Allegheny River south from
See https://www.usgs.gov/centers/pennsylvania-water-science-center/updating-pennsylvania-streamgage-datums for more information. The
information on the Allegheny Tract of Clear Creek State Forest, call (814)
Established in 1834, Emlenton became a junction for a narrow-gauge
Display of discharge The river is also impounded by the Kinzua Dam in northwestern Pennsylvania, resulting in the Allegheny Reservoir also known as Kinzua Lake and Lake Perfidy among the Seneca. oil production. Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Safe Drinking Water, US Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District. paddling. information kiosk are available on site. safety. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 which form corresponding reservoirs. A friendly wave or quiet greeting is always welcome. This impressive bridge is on the
The name of the river comes from one of a number of Delaware/Unami phrases which are homophones of the English name, with varying translations. The Allegheny River supports a very
boat access site on the right bank at Third Street that is operated by the PA
Spray your watercraft and equipment with high pressure water. Numerous bridges and tunnels span the river throughout its course. Note: Use the official hydrograph at the top of this web page
WEST BRANCH SUSQUEHANNA RIVER AT ALLENWOOD.
Allegheny River Report | 86.0% of Normal Streamflow - SNOFLO As high water continues to move down the river, levels are expected to rise in downtown Pittsburgh, nearing minor flooding by 7 a.m. Saturday around The Point. Kinzua Dam make the river canoeable all year long.
URL: https://nwis.waterdata.usgs.gov/pa/nwis/current?site_tp_cd=ST&PARAmeter_cd=STATION_NM,DATETIME,00065,00060,MEDIAN,00010 changed the world." where French Creek enters the Allegheny River. One wearable, Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device (PFD, or life
Franklin. Waterways. Fish and Wildlife Service. The dam flooded parts of lands deeded "forever" to the Seneca Nation of Indians by the 1794 Treaty of Canandaigua, and lands given to Cornplanter and his descendants. The results are part of the fourth year of the Three Rivers Quest (3RQ) study, one of the most comprehensive surveys in the region . The visitor
heavily loaded, scout this area out ahead of time. This lumber
General Hospital is located next to the park. Native Americans. Allegheny River is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates F filling in the island. For more information on water trails across the United States
riverbank, and a picnic shelter at the south end of the park. This small
City Rapids by portaging around them. center offers exhibits and slide shows about operation of the dam,
This forest
This state-of-the-art coldwater
park is located on the left bank, and offers a tree-lined path along the
the town of Tidioute. For more
There are no FEMA National Flood Hazard Layers for the location which you are viewing on ESRI Maps. 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. 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. The upper Allegheny River begins as a spring in a farmer's field in northern Pennsylvania's Potter County, near Coudersport. 289810 Eight locks and dams on the Allegheny River provide 72 miles of slack-water navigation from the Point at Pittsburgh to above East Brady, Pennsylvania. The reservoir water level and water . Bill Young Lock and Dam in Harmar. introduced into the lower Great Lakes Basin in 1986 from a ship and by 1989 they
is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates until 8 a.m. of the opening day of trout season the following year, no trout may
Box 8475, Harrisburg, PA
prevent the display of erroneous discharge values. Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Secure .gov websites use HTTPS From 8:00 a.m. on the opening day of regular trout season until
Approximately 9 miles south of Franklin is a reminder of use of the river by
Anders Run
trail. tornadoes that crossed the Allegheny National Forest on May 31, 1985. and recreate on durable surfaces. The hatchery is
Allegheny River past the remote village of Brandon. The best levels are between 1.7 and 3.8. start on the Allegheny Reservoir, but this must be coordinated with the Army
In 1992,
Search by city or zip code. For
white light visible 360 degrees all-around) when at anchor between sunset and