Major Flood
22 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
18 ft
Minor Flood
12.5 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
What Floods at Each Level
30 ft
The control building at the Sewage Treatment Plant downstream of Pottstown is flooded.
28 ft
The PA Route 100 bridge is closed.
25 ft
The aeration tanks at the Sewage Treatment Plant downstream of Pottstown is flooded.
23 ft
The railroad running along the river is flooded.
22 ft
The Hanover Street bridge is closed.
20 ft
Industrial Highway and the Keim Street bridge is closed. The Sewage Treatment Plant downstream of Pottstown begins to flood.
19 ft
Businesses in Pottstown begin to flood
18 ft
Additional roads in Pottstown begin to flood.
13 ft
Portions of PA Route 724 along the Berks/Chester county line are closed due to high water, specifically Union Township in Berks county and North Coventry Township in Chester county.
12.5 ft
Portions of PA Route 724 along the Berks/Chester county line begin to flood, specifically Union Township in Berks county and North Coventry Township in Chester county.
11 ft
Sewers in the Pottstown area, due to high and backwater effects, begin to flood.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 1972 | 29.97 ft | 95,900 cfs |
| Feb 27, 1902 | 21 ft | 53,900 cfs |
| Jun 28, 2006 | 20.84 ft | 49,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
PTNP1
River
Schuylkill River
County
Montgomery, PA
Coordinates
40.2417°N, 75.6519°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Schuylkill River at Pottstown?
The Schuylkill River at Pottstown gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01472000) 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 Pottstown?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Schuylkill River at Pottstown is 12.5 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 22 feet.
How do I get alerts when Schuylkill River rises?
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Where is the Schuylkill River at Pottstown gauge located?
The gauge is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania at coordinates 40.2417°N, 75.6519°W. USGS site number: 01472000. 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
- Gauge reading affected by nearby construction.