Schuylkill River at Pottstown, PA
Is Schuylkill River at Pottstown, PA flooding right now?
No — Schuylkill River at Pottstown, PA is at 1.56 ft, 10.9 ft below its 12.5 ft flood stage, as of 18 min ago.
Gauge height
1.56 ft
Streamflow
548 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12.5 ft, with major flooding at 22 ft. The highest crest on record was 29.97 ft on Fri, Jun 23, 1972.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11 ft | 9.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12.5 ft | 10.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 18 ft | 16.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 22 ft | 20.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 29.97 ft | 1972-06-23 |
| 21 ft | 1902-02-28 |
| 20.84 ft | 2006-06-29 |
| 20.15 ft | 1942-05-23 |
| 19.2 ft | 1933-08-24 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Manatawny Creek near Pottstown, PA | 2.6 mi | Berks County |
| French Creek near Phoenixville, PA | 6.8 mi | Chester County |
| Manatawny Creek near Spangsville, PA | 8.3 mi | Berks County |
| Perkiomen Creek at Graterford, PA | 10.6 mi | Montgomery County |
| Marsh Creek near Glenmoore, PA | 11.0 mi | Chester County |
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