River stage
Philadelphia, Schuylkill River
- River level
- 6.91 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.94 ft
- Recent high
- 7.27 ft
- Recent low
- 5.77 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS PADP1
- 30-day change
- +0.84 ft
- Average
- 6.06 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 17.00 ft
In brief
The Schuylkill River at Philadelphia, PA read 6.91 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 3.09 ft below action stage. That is 0.84 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge PADP1
Water 63 °F (17 °C) · about normal for this date
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17.00 ft | 1869-10-04 |
| 2 | 16.35 ft | 2021-09-02 |
| 3 | 14.80 ft | 1902-03-01 |
| 4 | 14.70 ft | 1933-08-24 |
| 5 | 14.65 ft | 1972-06-23 |
| 6 | 14.57 ft | 1946-06-02 |
| 7 | 14.10 ft | 1999-09-17 |
| 8 | 13.91 ft | 2014-05-01 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 10.40 ft
Kelly Drive is flooded and closed between North Ferry Road and Falls Bridge.
- 11.00 ft
Kelly Drive is flooded and closed between Hunting Park Avenue and Falls Bridge. The Flat Rock area is flooded.
- 11.50 ft
Route 1 off ramp to Ridge Avenue is flooded and closed. MLK Drive is flooded and closed between Greenland Drive and Montgomery Drive.
- 12.00 ft
Main Street in Manayunk floods in the area of Shurs Lane.
- 13.00 ft
Main Street in Manayunk is closed from Ridge Avenue to Leverington Street.
- 16.00 ft
First floor apartments and businesses on Main Street in Manayunk are completely submerged between Shurs Lane and Green Lane. Ridge Avenue floods.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Schuylkill River flooding at Philadelphia?
No. The Schuylkill River at Philadelphia is at 6.91 ft, 3.09 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Philadelphia?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 10 ft, minor flooding 11 ft, moderate flooding 13 ft and major flooding 15.5 ft.
What is the highest the Schuylkill River has been at Philadelphia?
The highest crest on record is 17.0 ft, on 1869-10-04.
Is the Schuylkill River high or low right now at Philadelphia?
At 6.91 ft it is higher than 98% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Philadelphia, Schuylkill River?
The water temperature at Philadelphia, Schuylkill River is 63 °F (17.2 °C), measured 7:00 pm by USGS, which is about average for this date over the past ten years. It has held steady over the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge PADP1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 01474500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.