Major Flood
15.5 ft
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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
13 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
16 ft
First floor apartments and businesses on Main Street in Manayunk are completely submerged between Shurs Lane and Green Lane. Ridge Avenue floods.
13 ft
Main Street in Manayunk is closed from Ridge Avenue to Leverington Street.
12 ft
Main Street in Manayunk floods in the area of Shurs Lane.
11.5 ft
Route 1 off ramp to Ridge Avenue is flooded and closed. MLK Drive is flooded and closed between Greenland Drive and Montgomery Drive.
11 ft
Kelly Drive is flooded and closed between Hunting Park Avenue and Falls Bridge. The Flat Rock area is flooded.
10.4 ft
Kelly Drive is flooded and closed between North Ferry Road and Falls Bridge.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 1869 | 17 ft | 135,000 cfs |
| Sep 2, 2021 | 16.35 ft | 125,104 cfs |
| Feb 28, 1902 | 14.8 ft | 98,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
PADP1
River
Schuylkill River
County
Philadelphia, PA
Coordinates
39.9678°N, 75.1889°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Schuylkill River at Philadelphia?
The Schuylkill River at Philadelphia gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01474500) 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 Schuylkill River at Philadelphia?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Schuylkill River at Philadelphia is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 15.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Schuylkill River rises?
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Where is the Schuylkill River at Philadelphia gauge located?
The gauge is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania at coordinates 39.9678°N, 75.1889°W. USGS site number: 01474500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey