French Creek Near Union City, PA
USGS Site No: 03021520 • French Creek • Erie County, PA
French Creek Near Union City, PA on the French Creek is currently at 177 cfs (Normal — 27th percentile for this date) . Gage height: 2.81 ft.
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Historical Percentile Comparison
Today's discharge compared to the long-term record for October 28 at this station. Percentile rank shows what fraction of historical years had lower flow on this date.
| Percentile | Label | CFS Threshold | Today's Flow |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | Very Low threshold | 86 | |
| 25th | Low threshold | 153 | |
| 50th (Median) | Normal (median) | 526 | Today: 177 cfs |
| 75th | High threshold | 756 | |
| 95th | Very High threshold | 1,150 |
30-Day Hydrograph
Recent discharge plotted against the historical 10th–95th percentile envelope for the same calendar days. Source: USGS daily values + long-term statistics.
30-Day Flow History
| Date | Discharge (CFS) | Gage Ht (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | 281 | — |
| May 27, 2026 | 364 | — |
| May 26, 2026 | 580 | — |
| May 25, 2026 | 731 | — |
| May 24, 2026 | 717 | — |
| May 23, 2026 | 438 | — |
| May 22, 2026 | 326 | — |
| May 21, 2026 | 401 | — |
| May 20, 2026 | 383 | — |
| May 19, 2026 | 316 | — |
| May 18, 2026 | 375 | — |
| May 17, 2026 | 637 | — |
| May 16, 2026 | 761 | — |
| May 15, 2026 | 826 | — |
| Apr 21, 2026 | 1,420 | — |
| Apr 20, 2026 | 1,500 | — |
| Apr 19, 2026 | 1,440 | — |
| Apr 18, 2026 | 1,260 | — |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1,200 | — |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 1,120 | — |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 1,050 | — |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1,000 | — |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 1,040 | — |
| Apr 12, 2026 | 1,080 | — |
| Apr 11, 2026 | 1,110 | — |
| Apr 10, 2026 | 1,130 | — |
| Apr 9, 2026 | 1,160 | — |
| Apr 8, 2026 | 1,190 | — |
| Apr 7, 2026 | 1,210 | — |
| Apr 6, 2026 | 1,230 | — |
Station Information
- USGS Site No
- 03021520
- State
- PA
- County
- Erie County
- Coordinates
- 41.9078, -79.8967
- Drainage Area
- 221 mi²
- Datum (ft)
- 1,192.3
- HUC Code
- 05010004
Flood Stage Thresholds
- Flood Stage
- 10.2 ft
Currently 7.39 ft below flood stage.
Recent Extremes
- Max discharge
-
2,140 cfsJan 11, 2026
- Min discharge
-
13 cfsSep 20, 2025
- Days at flood stage
- 0
Computed from the local daily-values archive.
Nearby Gauges
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French Creek Near Wattsburg, PANormal9.5 mi · 66 cfs
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West Branch French Creek Near Lowville, PANormal12.2 mi · 77 cfs
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Woodcock Creek at Blooming Valley, PANormal16.9 mi · 22 cfs
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Woodcock Creek at Woodcock Creek Dam, PANormal18.2 mi · 66 cfs
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Walnut Creek Upstream Pool, Near Erie, PALow20.8 mi · 16 cfs