Pennypack Creek at Lower Rhawn St Bdg, Phila., PA
Is Pennypack Creek at Lower Rhawn St Bdg, Phila., PA flooding right now?
Pennypack Creek at Lower Rhawn St Bdg, Phila., PA measured 2.57 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 4.4 ft below its 7 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.57 ft
Streamflow
34 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 7 ft, with major flooding at 11 ft. The highest crest on record was 15.24 ft on Sun, Aug 28, 2011.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Minor flood | 7 ft | 4.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 9 ft | 6.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 11 ft | 8.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 15.24 ft | 2011-08-28 |
| 14.77 ft | 1999-09-16 |
| 14.75 ft | 2021-09-02 |
| 13.64 ft | 2001-06-17 |
| 13.15 ft | 1982-07-28 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Poquessing Creek at Grant Ave. at Philadelphia, PA | 2.6 mi | Philadelphia County |
| Pennypack Creek at Pine Road, at Philadelphia, PA | 3.3 mi | Philadelphia County |
| Frankford Creek at Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA | 4.1 mi | Philadelphia County |
| Tacony Creek above Adams Avenue, Philadelphia, PA | 4.2 mi | Philadelphia County |
| Pennypack Creek at Bethayres, PA | 4.8 mi | Montgomery 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.