Schuylkill River near 30th St at Philadelphia, PA
Is Schuylkill River near 30th St at Philadelphia, PA flooding right now?
No — Schuylkill River near 30th St at Philadelphia, PA is at 3.74 ft, 5.3 ft below its 9 ft flood stage, as of 25 min ago.
Gauge height
3.74 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 | 1.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 5.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 11 ft | 7.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 14 ft | 10.3 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.