Schuylkill River at Norristown water level

Name: Schuylkill River at Norristown water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Schuylkill River, Pennsylvania, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

8.29ft Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 07:30 AM EDT (46 min ago)

Flow: 1,900 cfs
Water temperature: 58 °F

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 8.00 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 02:00 AM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 03:05 PM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Schuylkill River at Norristown, where the gauge shows 8.29 ft.

It is 4.71 ft below the flood stage of 13.00 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.07 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 8.00 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 02:00 AM. The 30-day range is 8.29 ft – 8.39 ft.

The water temperature at the gauge is 58 °F.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 26.85 ftSeptember 2, 2021
Forecast peak: 8.20 ftMonday, October 19 at 08:00 AM

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 13.00 ft.

What happens at each level

26.00 ft: Additional Flooding occurs in Bridgeport. Floodwaters extend all the way up to 4th Street. First floors of residential and commercial properties are inundated. The bridges between Norristown and Bridgeport are closed.
24.00 ft: Flooding begins in Bridgeport.
21.00 ft: Abrams Road is closed in Upper Merion from Hamlet Circle to the Abrams Yard driveway.
19.10 ft: Flooding occurs along portions of Sterigere St. between Stangridge St. and Harding Blvd. Portions of the PAL building, Band Shell and Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown are flooded. East Washington St. and East Lafayette St. near Sawmill Run in Norristown begins to flood. Dekalb St. train underpass, the sewer treatment facility and the SEPTA R-6 regional railtracks below Ford St. in Norristown are flooded. Businesses and industry at Station Road off of Conshohocken Road in Plymouth Township begins to flood.
19.00 ft: Flooding occurs at Riverfront Park in Norristown blocking the entrance way. Apartment parking lots are flooded on Dekalb Street in Norristown. Water also begins to enter the parking lots at the Riverside Apartments. Businesses and industry along Dekalb Street and on east Washington Street in Norristown begin to flood. Stoney Creek begins to back up. Saw Mill Run starts to flood. The intersection of Water and Lafayette Streets in Norristown is flooded, affecting businesses.
17.00 ft: A couple industries along the river begin to have flood problems. Water begins to cover rails in Conshohocken. Septa tracks at Mogees in Plymouth Township begin to flood. Ross Street in Plymouth Township at the Sewer Authority Plant floods under the railroad bridge and bike trail. Flooding also occurs along Diamond Run at Station Road (in Plymouth Township off of Conshohocken Road) due to high and backwater effects.
16.00 ft: The Upper Merion Boathouse starts to flood.
15.00 ft: River Road in West Conshohocken begins to flood. River Road in Philadelphia also begins to flood. The lower garages at the Riverview Landing and the Lofts at Valley Forge start to take on water. The lower section of Port Indian Road in West Norriton becomes impassable.
13.00 ft: Water begins to cover and close Riverview Boulevard in West Norriton.
12.50 ft: Flooding occurs in West Norriton. The West Indian Lane bridge begins to flood.
8.29 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: 29 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	26.85 ft	September 2, 2021
2	25.10 ft	June 23, 1972
3	22.00 ft	September 17, 1999
4	21.00 ft	August 24, 1933
5	20.81 ft	May 1, 2014
6	20.55 ft	August 5, 2020
7	19.76 ft	August 28, 2011
8	19.30 ft	September 13, 1971
9	19.13 ft	June 28, 2006
10	19.00 ft	January 20, 1996

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

19 Mon 62° 35° – Wind 7 mph

20 Tue 68° 41° – Wind 13 mph

21 Wed 62° 47° – Wind 10 mph

22 Thu 65° 45° – Wind 8 mph

23 Fri 61° 49° – Wind 10 mph

24 Sat 59° 44° – Wind 4 mph

25 Sun 61° 44° – Wind 5 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:17 AM Sunset 06:17 PM Daylight 11 hr, 1 min First quarter 59%

Map

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	−0.04 ft	54 mi
Schuylkill River at BerneRiver gauge, Schuylkill River	5.21 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	44 mi
Schuylkill River at ReadingRiver gauge, Schuylkill River	3.84 ft	Below flood stage	−0.09 ft	34 mi
Schuylkill River at PottstownRiver gauge, Schuylkill River	2.58 ft	Below flood stage	−0.20 ft	18 mi
Schuylkill River at ConshohockenRiver gauge, Schuylkill River	7.37 ft	No reference yet	−0.15 ft	4.0 mi
Schuylkill River at Manayunk, PhiladelphiaRiver gauge, Schuylkill River	11.50 ft	Normal	−0.15 ft	9 mi
Schuylkill River at PhiladelphiaRiver gauge, Schuylkill River	6.23 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	14 mi
Schuylkill River near 30th St at PhiladelphiaRiver gauge, Schuylkill River	2.87 ft	Very high	+0.63 ft	14 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Stony Creek at Sterigere Street at NorristownRiver gauge, Stony Creek	12.3 cfs	Normal	−1.0 cfs	1.0 mi
Valley Creek at PA Turnpike Br near Valley ForgeRiver gauge, Valley Creek	3.23 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	6.1 mi
Wissahickon Creek at Fort WashingtonRiver gauge, Wissahickon Creek	42.8 cfs	Normal	±0	7 mi
Perkiomen Creek at GraterfordRiver gauge, Perkiomen Creek	1.23 ft	Below flood stage	−0.07 ft	9 mi
Wissahickon Creek at Mouth, PhiladelphiaRiver gauge, Wissahickon Creek	78.4 cfs	High	−5.5 cfs	11 mi
Crum Creek near Newtown SquareRiver gauge, Crum Creek	11.6 cfs	Normal	−0.4 cfs	11 mi
Cobbs Cr at U.S. Hghwy No. 1 at PhiladelphiaRiver gauge, Cobbs Cr	3.6 cfs	Normal	±0	11 mi
East Branch Perkiomen Creek near SchwenksvilleRiver gauge, East Branch Perkiomen Creek	2.76 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	11 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Schuylkill River at Norristown?

The official flood stage is 13.00 ft. The level is currently 4.71 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 Schuylkill River at Norristown today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 07:30 AM EDT, the water level was 8.29 ft. Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Schuylkill River at Norristown rising or falling?

Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Schuylkill River at Norristown normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Schuylkill River at Norristown?

The highest level on record is 26.85 ft on September 2, 2021.

Is Schuylkill River at Norristown expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 8.00 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 02:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:01473500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 40.11556, -75.35611 (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	8.29 ft	2026-10-19 11:30	Provisional
Flow	1,900 cfs	2026-10-19 11:30	Provisional
Water temperature	58 °F	2026-10-19 11:30	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Schuylkill River at Norristown (usgs:01473500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/pennsylvania/schuylkill-river-at-norristown

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