Frankford Creek at Castor Ave, Philadelphia water level

Name: Frankford Creek at Castor Ave, Philadelphia water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Frankford Creek, Pennsylvania, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.59ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 06:00 PM EDT (19 min ago)

Flow: 14.7 cfs
Water temperature: 55 °F

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Frankford Creek at Castor Ave, Philadelphia is at 1.59 ft, in the normal range.

It is 5.41 ft below the flood stage of 7.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.59 ft and 1.97 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 55 °F.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 13.94 ftSeptember 28, 2004

Floating and fishing near Frankford Creek at Castor Ave, Philadelphia

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

Flood stage here is 7.00 ft, 5.41 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	13.94 ft	September 28, 2004
2	13.56 ft	June 11, 2018
3	13.03 ft	August 28, 2011
4	12.93 ft	August 1, 2004
5	11.82 ft	July 31, 1985
6	11.35 ft	June 28, 2006
7	11.28 ft	July 13, 2010
8	11.25 ft	July 7, 1984
9	11.03 ft	September 1, 2021
10	10.97 ft	September 16, 1999

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:17 AM Sunset 06:15 PM Daylight 10 hr, 58 min Waxing gibbous 72%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Tacony Creek above Adams Avenue, PhiladelphiaRiver gauge, Tacony Creek	12.5 cfs	Normal	±0	2.0 mi
Pennypack Cr at Lower Rhawn St Bdg, Phila.River gauge, Pennypack Cr	2.64 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	4.1 mi
Pennypack Creek at Pine Road, at PhiladelphiaRiver gauge, Pennypack Creek	38.8 cfs	Normal	−1.9 cfs	5.3 mi
Wissahickon Creek at Mouth, PhiladelphiaRiver gauge, Wissahickon Creek	68.3 cfs	Normal	−5.0 cfs	5.8 mi
Schuylkill River at PhiladelphiaRiver gauge, Schuylkill River	6.18 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	5.9 mi
Schuylkill River near 30th St at PhiladelphiaRiver gauge, Schuylkill River	1.42 ft	High	−1.86 ft	6.0 mi
Poquessing Creek at Grant Ave. at PhiladelphiaRiver gauge, Poquessing Creek	8.6 cfs	Normal	−0.4 cfs	7 mi
Schuylkill River at Manayunk, PhiladelphiaRiver gauge, Schuylkill River	11.35 ft	Normal	−0.12 ft	7 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Frankford Creek at Castor Ave, Philadelphia?

The official flood stage is 7.00 ft. The level is currently 5.41 ft below it.

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 Frankford Creek at Castor Ave, Philadelphia today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 06:00 PM EDT, the water level was 1.59 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Frankford Creek at Castor Ave, Philadelphia rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Frankford Creek at Castor Ave, Philadelphia normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Frankford Creek at Castor Ave, Philadelphia?

The highest level on record is 13.94 ft on September 28, 2004.

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:01467087 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 40.01595, -75.09684 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NGVD29
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	1.59 ft	2026-10-20 22:00	Provisional
Flow	14.7 cfs	2026-10-20 22:00	Provisional
Water temperature	55 °F	2026-10-20 22:00	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Frankford Creek at Castor Ave, Philadelphia (usgs:01467087). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/pennsylvania/frankford-creek-at-castor-ave-philadelphia

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Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.

Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer