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Crooked Creek Lake conditions today

Crooked Creek Lake, Pennsylvania
Photo: Margaret Luzier, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Public domain

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Water level

844.02ft

Down 0.50 ft this week

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Wind and gusts0 to 30+ ktScoreGood, caution, stay ashoreNightBest windowArrows point where the wind blows to.

Outlook. Monday: W wind 0 to 4 kt, gusts to 9 kt, high near 68°F. Tuesday: NE wind 0 to 1 kt, gusts to 4 kt, high near 68°F.

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Water level

844.02ft NAVD88

-0.50 ft in 7 days

0.22 ft above the October normal

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Reading from Oct 26, 2026. Shaded band: range of October averages on record; dashed line is the typical level.

Crooked Creek Lake was at 844.02 ft on October 26, falling 0.50 ft over the past week. That is near normal for October: the typical October level is 843.80 ft, so the lake is 0.22 ft above its usual mark.

Lake facts

Type
Reservoir
State
Pennsylvania
County
Armstrong County
Surface area
518 acres
USGS gauge
03038500, Crooked Creek Lake near Ford City, PA
Coordinates
40.7100° N, 79.5040° W

About Crooked Creek Lake

Crooked Creek Lake covers about 518 acres in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania and is classed as a reservoir.

Water level on this page comes from USGS gauge 03038500 (Crooked Creek Lake near Ford City, PA). Wind, gusts and rain come from the National Weather Service forecast grid that covers the water.

On water this size, waves stay small even on windy days. The catch is gusts: shoreline terrain funnels the wind into sharp puffs that catch out small boats and paddlers. Reservoir levels move with releases and inflow, so ramps and beaches can change week to week. The water level page tracks that day by day.

The go or no-go calls above are a starting point, not a guarantee. Read how we score conditions, and always check local rules and posted warnings before you launch.

Crooked Creek Lake questions

Is it windy on Crooked Creek Lake today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: W wind 0 to 4 kt, gusts to 9 kt, high near 68°F. The panel at the top of this page refreshes the current wind, gusts and direction when you open it and turns them into a call for sailing, paddling, power boating and fishing.

What is the water level at Crooked Creek Lake right now?

Crooked Creek Lake was at 844.02 ft on October 26, falling 0.50 ft over the past week. That is near normal for October: the typical October level is 843.80 ft, so the lake is 0.22 ft above its usual mark.

How big is Crooked Creek Lake?

Crooked Creek Lake covers about 518 acres (0.8 square miles) of surface water.

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