Major Flood
16 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
14 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
18 ft
Flooding along Cobbs Creek increases and extends northward between Springfield Avenue and South 59th Street. Flooding is possible along Whitby Avenue and North Longacre Boulevard. The Cobbs Creek Trail between the Cobbs Ceeek Parkway and the Baltimore Pike floods. The intersection on Cobbs Creek Parkway and South 70th Street floods.
14 ft
Flooding extends into Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Spotty Flooding is possible along Cobbs Creek Parkway north of Springfield Avenue and south of South 65th Street.
11 ft
Cobbs Creek Parkway is inundated.
10 ft
Water approaches the Cobbs Creek Parkway.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2020 | 18.05 ft | — |
| Sep 10, 2022 | 12 ft | — |
| Dec 18, 2023 | 11.68 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Cobbs Creek at Mt. Moriah Cemetery?
The Cobbs Creek at Mt. Moriah Cemetery gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01475548) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Cobbs Creek at Mt. Moriah Cemetery?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Cobbs Creek at Mt. Moriah Cemetery is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
How do I get alerts when Cobbs Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Cobbs Creek at Mt. Moriah Cemetery to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Cobbs Creek at Mt. Moriah Cemetery gauge located?
The gauge is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania at coordinates 39.9327°N, 75.2376°W. USGS site number: 01475548. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Darby Creek at 84th Street Bridge at Eastwick
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey