Is the Pennypack Creek flooding?
The Pennypack Creek is tracked by 5 USGS streamgauges in Pennsylvania. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Pennypack Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 5 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Pennsylvania river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Pennypack Creek at Pine Road, at Philadelphia, PA. The highest level ever recorded there was 14.60 ft on 2 September 2021. Peak records there go back to 1965 (32 annual peaks).
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennypack Creek at Lower Rhawn St Bdg, Phila., PA | No flooding | 2.58 ft | 7 ft | |
| Pennypack Creek at Horsham, PA | No current data | — | — | — |
| Pennypack Creek near Willow Grove, PA | No current data | — | — | — |
| Pennypack Creek at Bethayres, PA | No current data | — | — | — |
| Pennypack Creek at Pine Road, at Philadelphia, PA | No current data | — | — | — |
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.