French Creek at Meadville
Critical Stages
11' - Action
14' - Flood
16' - Moderate
17' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 11:15 PM EST 12/4/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 4.08 ft
Flow: 1.22 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 AM 12/5 | 4.1 | 1.23 |
| 7 AM 12/5 | 4 | 1.17 |
| 1 PM 12/5 | 4 | 1.17 |
| 7 PM 12/5 | 4 | 1.17 |
| 1 AM 12/6 | 3.9 | 1.1 |
| 7 AM 12/6 | 3.9 | 1.1 |
| 1 PM 12/6 | 3.9 | 1.1 |
| 7 PM 12/6 | 3.8 | 1.04 |
| 1 AM 12/7 | 3.8 | 1.04 |
| 7 AM 12/7 | 3.8 | 1.04 |
| 1 PM 12/7 | 3.7 | 0.981 |
| 7 PM 12/7 | 3.7 | 0.981 |
| 1 AM 12/8 | 3.7 | 0.981 |
| 7 AM 12/8 | 3.6 | 0.922 |
| 1 PM 12/8 | 3.6 | 0.922 |
| 7 PM 12/8 | 3.6 | 0.922 |
| 1 AM 12/9 | 3.5 | 0.866 |
| 7 AM 12/9 | 3.5 | 0.866 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 11:15 PM 12/4 | 4.08 | 1.22 |
| 11:00 PM 12/4 | 4.08 | 1.22 |
| 10:45 PM 12/4 | 4.08 | 1.22 |
| 10:30 PM 12/4 | 4.08 | 1.22 |
| 10:15 PM 12/4 | 4.08 | 1.22 |
| 10:00 PM 12/4 | 4.08 | 1.22 |
| 9:45 PM 12/4 | 4.08 | 1.22 |
| 9:30 PM 12/4 | 4.08 | 1.22 |
| 9:15 PM 12/4 | 4.08 | 1.22 |
| 9:00 PM 12/4 | 4.08 | 1.22 |
| 8:45 PM 12/4 | 4.09 | 1.22 |
| 8:30 PM 12/4 | 4.09 | 1.22 |
| 8:15 PM 12/4 | 4.1 | 1.23 |
| 8:00 PM 12/4 | 4.09 | 1.22 |
| 7:45 PM 12/4 | 4.08 | 1.22 |
| 7:30 PM 12/4 | 4.08 | 1.22 |
| 7:15 PM 12/4 | 4.09 | 1.22 |
| 7:00 PM 12/4 | 4.08 | 1.22 |
| 6:45 PM 12/4 | 4.09 | 1.22 |
| 6:30 PM 12/4 | 4.09 | 1.22 |
| 6:15 PM 12/4 | 4.09 | 1.22 |
| 6:00 PM 12/4 | 4.1 | 1.23 |
| 5:45 PM 12/4 | 4.09 | 1.22 |
| 5:30 PM 12/4 | 4.09 | 1.22 |
| 5:15 PM 12/4 | 4.09 | 1.22 |
| 5:00 PM 12/4 | 4.09 | 1.22 |
| 4:45 PM 12/4 | 4.09 | 1.22 |
| 4:30 PM 12/4 | 4.09 | 1.22 |
| 4:15 PM 12/4 | 4.1 | 1.23 |
| 4:00 PM 12/4 | 4.1 | 1.23 |
22' -
Flood waters will begin to affect the Seco Warwick Company.
18' -
FEMA 0.2 percent flood level. Major property losses in Meadville.
17.5' -
Extensive flooding will occur throughout western and southern Meadville. Water may begin impacting shopping areas along U.S. Routes 6, 19, and 322. Arch Street flooded.
17' -
Major flooding occurs in the City of Meadville. Many roads on the south and west side of town near U.S. 322 and Park Avenue are flooded. The entire Fifth Ward area between French Creek and Dunham Road is flooded. Many industries downstream of Meadville along French Creek are severely impacted. Floodwaters will likely close the Mead Avenue bridge.
16.5' -
Water is several feet deep in Fifth Ward, Asbury East and West Mobile Home Park.
16' -
FEMA 1 percent flood level. Significant flooding in western Meadville. Lincoln and Columbia Avenues between Rogers Ferry and Race Streets inundated. Mead Avenue and Bicentennial Park are flooded. French Creek Parkway and U.S. 322 are severely impacted on the south side of town.
15' -
Floodwaters reach Columbia Avenue, Race Street, and Rogers Ferry Road. Residents of Asbury East and West Mobile Home Parks are impacted. Bicentennial Park near Mead Street is flooded. Water may impact traffic at the U.S. 322 bypass near Park Avenue.
14' -
Flooding begins along Cussewago Creek near Race Street. Floodwater begins to affect residents in west Asbury Manor Moblie Home Park and Ellsworth Park near Cussewago Creek.
13' -
Flooding begins downstream of Meadville at Wilson Chute as well as Race St. Backwater flooding along Cussewago Creek could affect the Asbury Manor West Mobile Home Park.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 1959 | 17.6 |
| Apr 1, 1947 | 17.05 |
| Jan 12, 2018 | 16.9 |
| Sep 10, 2004 | 16.35 |
| Jan 20, 1996 | 15.52 |
| Mar 16, 2007 | 15.15 |
| Dec 31, 1990 | 15.1 |
| Jan 9, 1998 | 15.04 |
| Feb 7, 2008 | 15.02 |
| Jan 14, 2017 | 14.87 |
| Feb 19, 2022 | 14.83 |
| Feb 13, 2009 | 14.29 |
| Mar 7, 2011 | 14.17 |
| Dec 23, 2013 | 14.16 |
| Jan 14, 2005 | 13.73 |
| Jan 25, 1992 | 13.72 |
| Jan 5, 1990 | 13.55 |
| Mar 14, 2010 | 13.47 |
| Jan 1, 1993 | 13.3 |
| May 14, 2002 | 13.27 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
