Tulpehocken Creek near Reading, PA
Is Tulpehocken Creek near Reading, PA flooding right now?
Tulpehocken Creek near Reading, PA measured 1.53 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 9.0 ft below its 10.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.53 ft
Streamflow
183 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10.5 ft, with major flooding at 14 ft. The highest crest on record was 15.65 ft on Fri, Jun 23, 1972.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 7.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10.5 ft | 9.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 12 ft | 10.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 14 ft | 12.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 15.65 ft | 1972-06-23 |
| 10.9 ft | 1976-01-27 |
| 9.04 ft | 1965-02-08 |
| 8.65 ft | 1952-09-01 |
| 8.31 ft | 1969-07-30 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Tulpehocken Creek at Blue Marsh Damsite near Reading | 2.4 mi | Berks County |
| Schuylkill River at Reading, PA | 3.2 mi | Berks County |
| Maiden Creek at Berkley, PA | 4.6 mi | Berks County |
| Furnace Creek at Robesonia, PA | 8.9 mi | Berks County |
| Tulpehocken Creek near Bernville, PA | 10.6 mi | Berks 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.