Schuylkill River at Philadelphia, PA
Is Schuylkill River at Philadelphia, PA flooding right now?
No — Schuylkill River at Philadelphia, PA is at 5.91 ft, 5.1 ft below its 11 ft flood stage, as of 35 min ago.
Gauge height
5.91 ft
Streamflow
649 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 11 ft, with major flooding at 15.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 17 ft on Mon, Oct 4, 1869.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 4.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11 ft | 5.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 13 ft | 7.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 15.5 ft | 9.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 17 ft | 1869-10-04 |
| 16.35 ft | 2021-09-02 |
| 14.8 ft | 1902-03-01 |
| 14.7 ft | 1933-08-24 |
| 14.65 ft | 1972-06-23 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Schuylkill River near 30th St at Philadelphia, PA | 0.9 mi | Philadelphia County |
| Delaware River at Penn's Landing, Philadelphia, PA | 3.0 mi | Philadelphia County |
| Wissahickon Creek at Mouth, Philadelphia, PA | 3.4 mi | Philadelphia County |
| Cobbs Creek at Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Philadelphia | 3.5 mi | Delaware County |
| Schuylkill River at Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA | 4.5 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.