Schuylkill River at Norristown, PA
Is Schuylkill River at Norristown, PA flooding right now?
Schuylkill River at Norristown, PA measured 8.07 ft on 2026-10-27 17:15:00 UTC. That observation was 4.9 ft below its 13 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
8.07 ft
Streamflow
1,210 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 13 ft, with major flooding at 19 ft. The highest crest on record was 26.85 ft on Thu, Sep 2, 2021.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12 ft | 3.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 13 ft | 4.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 17 ft | 8.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 19 ft | 10.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 26.85 ft | 2021-09-02 |
| 25.1 ft | 1972-06-23 |
| 22 ft | 1999-09-17 |
| 21 ft | 1933-08-24 |
| 20.81 ft | 2014-05-01 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Stony Creek at Sterigere Street at Norristown, PA | 1.0 mi | Montgomery County |
| Schuylkill River at Conshohocken, PA | 4.0 mi | Montgomery County |
| Skippack Creek near Collegeville, PA | 5.3 mi | Montgomery County |
| Valley Creek at PA Turnpike Br near Valley Forge | 6.1 mi | Chester County |
| Wissahickon Creek at Fort Washington, PA | 7.2 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.