Neshaminy Creek near Langhorne water level

Name: Neshaminy Creek near Langhorne water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Neshaminy Creek, Pennsylvania, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.24ft

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 09:45 PM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 165 cfs
Water temperature: 55 °F

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.20 ft by Monday, October 19 at 08:00 PM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 10:24 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Neshaminy Creek near Langhorne is at 1.24 ft, in the normal range.

It is 7.76 ft below the flood stage of 9.00 ft.

The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.20 ft by Monday, October 19 at 08:00 PM. In the last month it has stayed between 1.24 ft and 1.68 ft.

The water temperature at the gauge is 55 °F.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 22.84 ftAugust 19, 1955
Forecast peak: 1.20 ftMonday, October 19 at 08:00 PM

Floating and fishing near Neshaminy Creek near Langhorne

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

Flood stage here is 9.00 ft, 7.76 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

14.00 ft: Residential properties are flooded on Bridle Drive in Middletown Township. Flooding also occurs on Business US 1 in Middletown Township near Rising Sun Avenue. Flooding is also possible further downstream in the Croydon Section of Bristol Township, especially when the Delaware River tides are high.
13.00 ft: Periwinkle Avenue in Middletown Township begins to flood. Flooding in also possible further downstream in the Croyden Section of Bristol Township, especially when the Delaware River tides are high.
12.00 ft: Widespread flooding occurs on Bridle Drive in Middletown Township. The road becomes impassable.
10.50 ft: Route 413, near Bridgetown Pike in Middletown Township, is subject to closures due to flooding.
9.00 ft: Flooding begins on Bridle Drive in Middletown Township.
7.00 ft: Water begins to overflow the lowest banks, on both sides of the creek, into adjacent wooded areas.
1.24 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 47 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	22.84 ft	August 19, 1955
2	21.91 ft	September 16, 1999
3	20.81 ft	September 2, 2021
4	19.56 ft	August 28, 2011
5	18.99 ft	June 30, 1973
6	17.30 ft	August 23, 1933
7	16.87 ft	June 17, 2001
8	15.94 ft	July 23, 1938
9	15.86 ft	October 19, 1996
10	15.01 ft	November 9, 1972

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

17 Sat 63° 41° 0.02 in, 46% Wind 14 mph

18 Sun 57° 37° – Wind 9 mph

19 Mon 62° 41° – Wind 13 mph

20 Tue 65° 50° – Wind 13 mph

21 Wed 62° 47° – Wind 12 mph

22 Thu 65° 45° – Wind 10 mph

23 Fri 63° 49° – Wind 9 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:16 AM Sunset 06:14 PM Daylight 10 hr, 58 min First quarter 64%

Map

Other gauges on Neshaminy Creek

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Neshaminy Creek near RushlandRiver gauge, Neshaminy Creek	72.8 cfs	Normal	−9.2 cfs	7 mi
Neshaminy Creek near Penns ParkRiver gauge, Neshaminy Creek	5.33 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	6.0 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
L Neshaminy Cr at Walton Road near JacksonvilleRiver gauge, L Neshaminy Cr	41.0 cfs	High	−2.3 cfs	7 mi
Poquessing Creek at Grant Ave. at PhiladelphiaRiver gauge, Poquessing Creek	11.9 cfs	Normal	+2.9 cfs	8 mi
Pennypack Creek at Pine Road, at PhiladelphiaRiver gauge, Pennypack Creek	38.8 cfs	Normal	−1.9 cfs	8 mi
Little Neshaminy C at Valley Road near Neshaminy PARiver gauge, Little Neshaminy C	24.6 cfs	Normal	+3.0 cfs	9 mi
Pennypack Cr at Lower Rhawn St Bdg, Phila.River gauge, Pennypack Cr	2.69 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	9 mi
Delaware River at Washington Crossing NJRiver gauge, Delaware River	−0.69 ft	Below flood stage	+0.24 ft	10 mi
D&R Ca feeder US of gate at Washington Crossing NJRiver gauge, D&R Ca feeder US of gate	144 cfs	Low	+10.0 cfs	10 mi
Delaware River at Trenton NJRiver gauge, Delaware River	9.09 ft	Below flood stage	+0.19 ft	10 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Neshaminy Creek near Langhorne?

The official flood stage is 9.00 ft. The level is currently 7.76 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 Neshaminy Creek near Langhorne today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 09:45 PM EDT, the water level was 1.24 ft.

Is the level of Neshaminy Creek near Langhorne normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Neshaminy Creek near Langhorne?

The highest level on record is 22.84 ft on August 19, 1955.

Is Neshaminy Creek near Langhorne expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.20 ft by Monday, October 19 at 08:00 PM.

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:01465500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 40.17400, -74.95683 (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

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	1.24 ft	2026-10-20 01:45	Provisional
Flow	165 cfs	2026-10-20 01:45	Provisional
Water temperature	55 °F	2026-10-20 01:45	Provisional

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