Schuylkill River at Norristown, PA
Is Schuylkill River at Norristown, PA flooding right now?
No — Schuylkill River at Norristown, PA is at 7.87 ft, 5.1 ft below its 13 ft flood stage, as of 65 min ago.
Gauge height
7.87 ft
Streamflow
585 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 | 4.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 13 ft | 5.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 17 ft | 9.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 19 ft | 11.1 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 |
Last 7 days
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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