Clarion River · Pennsylvania Wilds
Clarion River: Ridgway to Portland Mills
Good
1,430 cfs
Gauge 03029000 · Sep 14, 8:30 PM (39 min ago)
Above normal
About the 95th percentile for today (2018–2023)
- 250 min runnable
- 400–2,500 ideal
- 4,500 max safe (cfs)
Thresholds are editorial starting points, not official advisories. Scout, check dam-release schedules, and never rely on a single number.
The run
The quiet upper Clarion through Elk County: long pools, gentle riffles, and a good chance of seeing elk along the banks.
Hazards
Remote with few access points; strainers on outside bends.
Season
April-October.
Last 7 days
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Streamflow at Clarion River at Ridgway, PA · USGS page
Put-in & take-out
Where it is
Run geometry is a straight put-in → take-out line; coordinates are approximate. Open the full map