Schuylkill River at Reading
Pennsylvania — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Berks County, Pennsylvania on the Schuylkill River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 01471510, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
22 ft
Moderate Flood
18 ft
Minor Flood
15.5 ft
Action Stage
14.5 ft
16,133 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
26 ft
The Penn Street ramps in West Reading are flooded.
22 ft
Flooding spreads in Reading with more roads flooded, including the east and west bound lanes of US 222/422 (West Shore Bypass). The Conrail tracks in West Reading are inundated.
18 ft
Additional streets in Reading are closed. West Reading begins to experience street flooding. The Reading Conrail tracks are also flooded.
16 ft
Flooding occurs along portions of Franklin, Grape and Chestnut Streets in Reading.
15.5 ft
Flooding begins in Reading. Portions of Water and Canal Streets are flooded.
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 21, 1972 | 31.3 ft | 86,000 cfs |
| Jun 21, 1972 | 31.3 ft | 86,000 cfs |
| Jun 28, 2006 | 23.75 ft | 54,500 cfs |
| Jun 28, 2006 | 23.75 ft | 54,500 cfs |
| Sep 8, 2011 | 20.4 ft | 42,900 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
RDRP1
River
Schuylkill River
County
Berks, PA
Coordinates
40.3347°N, 75.9367°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Schuylkill River at Reading?
The Schuylkill River at Reading gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01471510) 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 Reading?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Schuylkill River at Reading is 15.5 feet. Action stage begins at 14.5 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 Reading gauge located?
The gauge is located in Berks County, Pennsylvania at coordinates 40.3347°N, 75.9367°W. USGS site number: 01471510. 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