Frankford Creek at Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Is Frankford Creek at Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA flooding right now?
Frankford Creek at Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA measured 1.55 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 5.5 ft below its 7 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.55 ft
Streamflow
11 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 7 ft, with major flooding at 10 ft. The highest crest on record was 13.94 ft on Tue, Sep 28, 2004.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6 ft | 4.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 7 ft | 5.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 8 ft | 6.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 10 ft | 8.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 13.94 ft | 2004-09-28 |
| 13.56 ft | 2018-06-11 |
| 13.03 ft | 2011-08-28 |
| 12.93 ft | 2004-08-01 |
| 11.82 ft | 1985-07-31 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Tacony Creek above Adams Avenue, Philadelphia, PA | 2.0 mi | Philadelphia County |
| Pennypack Creek at Lower Rhawn St Bdg, Phila., PA | 4.1 mi | Philadelphia County |
| Delaware River at Penn's Landing, Philadelphia, PA | 5.3 mi | Philadelphia County |
| Pennypack Creek at Pine Road, at Philadelphia, PA | 5.3 mi | Philadelphia County |
| Wissahickon Creek at Mouth, Philadelphia, PA | 5.8 mi | Philadelphia County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.