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Schuylkill River at Manayunk, Philadelphia water level

River gauge, Schuylkill River, Pennsylvania, United States

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Normal for mid-October

Water level

11.48ft Down 0.19 ft over the last 24 hours

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History

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101520ftSep 20Sep 27Oct 4Oct 12Oct 19101520ftSep 20Oct 4Oct 19
102030ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026102030ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

The Schuylkill River at Manayunk, Philadelphia is at 11.48 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.

That puts it 0.14 ft above the median of 11.34 ft for mid-October, based on 9 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 10.68 ft (+0.80 ft).

It has dropped 0.19 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 10.75 ft and 14.87 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Compared with 9 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
11.34 ft0.14 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
10.63 ft – 12.76 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (9 years of records)
Same day last year
10.68 ft+0.80 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
10.75 ft – 14.87 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
10.46 ft – 15.96 ft

Floating and fishing near Schuylkill River at Manayunk, Philadelphia

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:16 AM Sunset 06:17 PM Daylight 11 hr, 1 min First quarter 60%

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Other gauges on the Schuylkill River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Schuylkill River at LandingvilleRiver gauge, Schuylkill River 3.28 ft Below flood stage −0.03 ft 63 mi
Schuylkill River at BerneRiver gauge, Schuylkill River 5.20 ft Below flood stage −0.04 ft 53 mi
Schuylkill River at ReadingRiver gauge, Schuylkill River 3.83 ft Below flood stage −0.07 ft 43 mi
Schuylkill River at PottstownRiver gauge, Schuylkill River 2.55 ft Below flood stage −0.17 ft 27 mi
Schuylkill River at NorristownRiver gauge, Schuylkill River 8.27 ft Below flood stage −0.07 ft 9 mi
Schuylkill River at ConshohockenRiver gauge, Schuylkill River 7.36 ft No reference yet −0.17 ft 5.3 mi
Schuylkill River at PhiladelphiaRiver gauge, Schuylkill River 6.23 ft Below flood stage −0.05 ft 4.5 mi
Schuylkill River near 30th St at PhiladelphiaRiver gauge, Schuylkill River 0.56 ft Normal +1.52 ft 5.4 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Wissahickon Creek at Mouth, PhiladelphiaRiver gauge, Wissahickon Creek 78.4 cfs High ±0 1.3 mi
Cobbs Cr at U.S. Hghwy No. 1 at PhiladelphiaRiver gauge, Cobbs Cr 3.4 cfs Normal ±0 4.5 mi
Tacony Creek above Adams Avenue, PhiladelphiaRiver gauge, Tacony Creek 11.6 cfs Normal −0.9 cfs 6 mi
Cobbs Creek at Mt. Moriah Cemetery, PhiladelphiaRiver gauge, Cobbs Creek 2.09 ft Below flood stage −0.01 ft 6 mi
Wissahickon Creek at Fort WashingtonRiver gauge, Wissahickon Creek 42.8 cfs Normal ±0 7 mi
Frankford Creek at Castor Ave, PhiladelphiaRiver gauge, Frankford Creek 1.59 ft Below flood stage −0.01 ft 7 mi
Darby Creek near DarbyRiver gauge, Darby Creek 32.8 cfs Normal −1.2 cfs 7 mi
Darby Creek at 84th St Bridge at EastwickRiver gauge, Darby Creek 1.06 ft Normal +0.79 ft 9 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Schuylkill River at Manayunk, Philadelphia compare with last year?

It is 0.80 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 10.68 ft.

What is a normal level for the Schuylkill River at Manayunk, Philadelphia in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 11.34 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 10.63 ft and 12.76 ft, based on 9 years of records.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Schuylkill River at Manayunk, Philadelphia today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 11:30 AM EDT, the water level was 11.48 ft. Down 0.19 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Schuylkill River at Manayunk, Philadelphia rising or falling?

Down 0.19 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 3.39 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Schuylkill River at Manayunk, Philadelphia normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 9 years of daily readings for this time of year.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:01473800 (Agency page)
Coordinates
40.02624, -75.22792 (WGS84)
Vertical datum
NAVD88
Update interval
every 15 minutes
Licence
Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 11.48 ft 2026-10-19 15:30 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Schuylkill River at Manayunk, Philadelphia (usgs:01473800). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/pennsylvania/schuylkill-river-at-manayunk-philadelphia

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