Schuylkill River near 30th St at Philadelphia, PA
Is Schuylkill River near 30th St at Philadelphia, PA flooding right now?
Schuylkill River near 30th St at Philadelphia, PA measured -2.80 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 11.8 ft below its 9 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
-2.80 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 14 ft. The highest crest on record was 16.28 ft on Thu, Sep 2, 2021.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 5 ft | 7.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 11.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 11 ft | 13.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 14 ft | 16.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 16.28 ft | 2021-09-02 |
| 11.81 ft | 2020-08-05 |
| 11.58 ft | 2019-07-12 |
| 9.76 ft | 2024-01-10 |
| 7.99 ft | 2020-12-25 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Schuylkill River at Philadelphia, PA | 0.9 mi | Philadelphia County |
| Delaware River at Penn's Landing, Philadelphia, PA | 2.3 mi | Philadelphia County |
| Cobbs Creek at Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Philadelphia | 3.5 mi | Delaware County |
| Wissahickon Creek at Mouth, Philadelphia, PA | 4.3 mi | Philadelphia County |
| Darby Creek near Darby, PA | 5.2 mi | Delaware 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.