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Neshaminy Creek near Penns Park water level

River gauge, Neshaminy Creek, Pennsylvania, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

5.36ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
116 cfs
10 20 Highest onrecord 24.26 ft Minor floodstage 13.00 ft

History

5.355.405.45ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 19Oct 205.355.405.45ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 20
Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Neshaminy Creek near Penns Park is at 5.36 ft, in the normal range.

It is 7.64 ft below the flood stage of 13.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 5.32 ft and 5.47 ft.

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

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

Key numbers

Highest on record
24.26 ftSeptember 2, 2021

Floating and fishing near Neshaminy Creek near Penns Park

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

Flood stage here is 13.00 ft, 7.64 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

18.00 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 Delware River tides are high.
17.00 ft
Periwinkle Drive in Middletown Township begins to flood. Flooding is also possible further downstream in the Croydon Section of Bristol Township, especially when the Delaware River tides are high.
16.00 ft
Widespread flooding occurs on Bridle Drive in Middletown Township. The road becomes impassable.
14.50 ft
Route 413, near Bridgetown Pike in Middletown Township, is subjet to closures due to flooding.
13.00 ft
Flooding begins on Bridle Drive in Middletown Township.
11.00 ft
Water begins to overflow the lowest banks, on both sides of the creek, into adjacent wooded areas.
5.36 ft
Right now

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

Highest crests on record

RankLevelDate
124.26 ftSeptember 2, 2021
223.03 ftAugust 28, 2011
322.18 ftSeptember 8, 2011
419.93 ftSeptember 29, 2004
518.68 ftJune 28, 2006
618.31 ftApril 15, 2007
718.22 ftMay 1, 2014
818.15 ftJanuary 10, 2024
917.81 ftApril 2, 2005
1017.74 ftDecember 18, 2023

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:17 AM Sunset 06:14 PM Daylight 10 hr, 58 min First quarter 68%

Map

Other gauges on Neshaminy Creek

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Neshaminy Creek near RushlandRiver gauge, Neshaminy Creek 82.0 cfs Normal +3.1 cfs 1.5 mi
Neshaminy Creek near LanghorneRiver gauge, Neshaminy Creek 1.22 ft Below flood stage −0.05 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 37.8 cfs High ±0 2.5 mi
Little Neshaminy C at Valley Road near Neshaminy PARiver gauge, Little Neshaminy C 21.6 cfs Normal ±0 6.1 mi
Park Cr (SW-19) at Countyline Rd at WarminsterRiver gauge, Park Cr (SW-19) 11.2 cfs High +0.4 cfs 8 mi
Delaware River at Washington Crossing NJRiver gauge, Delaware River −0.75 ft Below flood stage −0.13 ft 8 mi
D&R Ca feeder US of gate at Washington Crossing NJRiver gauge, D&R Ca feeder US of gate 138 cfs Very low +4.0 cfs 8 mi
Delaware River at Lambertville NJRiver gauge, Delaware River 0.38 ft Below flood stage −0.19 ft 8 mi
Delaware River at Stockton NJRiver gauge, Delaware River 1.14 ft Below flood stage −0.18 ft 11 mi
NB Neshaminy Creek at ChalfontRiver gauge, NB Neshaminy Creek 20.8 cfs Normal −4.3 cfs 11 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Neshaminy Creek near Penns Park?

The official flood stage is 13.00 ft. The level is currently 7.64 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 Penns Park today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 07:30 AM EDT, the water level was 5.36 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Neshaminy Creek near Penns Park rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Neshaminy Creek near Penns Park 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 Penns Park?

The highest level on record is 24.26 ft on September 2, 2021.

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:01465200 (Agency page)
Coordinates
40.25184, -75.00871 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 5.36 ft 2026-10-20 11:30 Provisional
Flow 116 cfs 2026-10-20 11:30 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Neshaminy Creek near Penns Park (usgs:01465200). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/pennsylvania/neshaminy-creek-near-penns-park

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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