Perkiomen Creek at Graterford
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 19 ft
The Schwenksville Sewer and Water Plant floods as does Route 73/Haldeman Road.
- 18 ft
Smaller tributaries are affected by high water from the Perkiomen. Flooding is possible near the Route 113 Bridge in Perkiomen Township.
- 16 ft
Collegeville businesses on Route 29, between East Ninth Avenue and East Main Street, begin to take on water.
- 15 ft
East Main Street in Collegeville floods.
- 14 ft
Storm sewers back up in Collegeville and flood Route 29.
- 13 ft
First Avenue in Collegeville becomes impassable.
- 12 ft
Portions of Central Perkiomen Park in Collegeville are flooded. Flood waters expand onto and to the west of First Avenue in Collegeville.
- 11 ft
Graterford Road and Penitentiary Bridge are closed due to flooding.
- 8 ft
Park Avenue in Schwenksville is flooded. The Perkiomen Trail is flooded in Perkiomen Township at Plank Road and Route 113.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2021 | 24.23 ft | 45,274 cfs |
| Aug 4, 2020 | 19.32 ft | 44,613 cfs |
| Jul 8, 1935 | 18.26 ft | 39,900 cfs |
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