West Branch Perkiomen Creek at Hillegass, PA
Is West Branch Perkiomen Creek at Hillegass, PA flooding right now?
No — West Branch Perkiomen Creek at Hillegass, PA is at 0.40 ft, 4.6 ft below its 5 ft flood stage, as of 25 min ago.
Gauge height
0.40 ft
Streamflow
7 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 5 ft, with major flooding at 8 ft. The highest crest on record was 6.68 ft on Tue, Aug 4, 2020.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 4 ft | 3.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 5 ft | 4.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 6 ft | 5.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 8 ft | 7.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 6.68 ft | 2020-08-04 |
| 6.53 ft | 2019-07-11 |
| 6.45 ft | 2005-10-08 |
| 6.42 ft | 2021-09-02 |
| 6.34 ft | 1996-01-19 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Perkiomen Creek at East Greenville, PA | 1.4 mi | Montgomery County |
| East Branch Perkiomen Creek near Schwenksville, PA | 9.4 mi | Montgomery County |
| Leibert Creek at Emmaus, PA | 10.2 mi | Lehigh County |
| Perkiomen Creek at Graterford, PA | 10.6 mi | Montgomery County |
| Manatawny Creek near Pottstown, PA | 10.8 mi | Berks County |
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