Valley Creek at PA Turnpike Br near Valley Forge water level

Name: Valley Creek at PA Turnpike Br near Valley Forge water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Valley Creek, Pennsylvania, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

3.23ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 06:30 PM EDT (35 min ago)

Flow: 22.1 cfs
Water temperature: 57 °F

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Valley Creek at PA Turnpike Br near Valley Forge is at 3.23 ft, in the normal range.

It is 6.77 ft below the flood stage of 10.00 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 3.20 ft and 3.49 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 57 °F.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 16.44 ftSeptember 1, 2021

Floating and fishing near Valley Creek at PA Turnpike Br near Valley Forge

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

Flood stage here is 10.00 ft, 6.77 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

16.00 ft: Historic structures within the Valley Forge Park are subject to flooding. Water levels can be affected by backwater from the Schuylkill River.
14.00 ft: Water is up to the Knox Covered Bridge on Yellow Springs Road. Yellow Springs Road is closed at Route 252. Internal park roads are closed at Valley Forge. Water levels can be affected by backwater from the Schuylkill River.
12.00 ft: Route 252 closes between the PA Turnpike and Route 23. Water levels can be affected by backwater from the Schuylkill River.
10.00 ft: Flooding closes the Valley Creek Trail.
7.00 ft: The creek floods adjacent open land.
3.23 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	16.44 ft	September 1, 2021
2	14.75 ft	September 16, 1999
3	13.21 ft	August 28, 2011
4	13.15 ft	August 4, 2020
5	12.61 ft	August 19, 2021
6	10.92 ft	September 28, 2004
7	10.54 ft	October 19, 1996
8	10.33 ft	August 13, 2018
9	10.13 ft	January 10, 2024
10	9.87 ft	April 2, 2005

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 67° 41° – Wind 11 mph

21 Wed 61° 39° – Wind 12 mph

22 Thu 66° 41° – Wind 10 mph

23 Fri 59° 44° – Wind 11 mph

24 Sat 59° 39° – Wind 4 mph

25 Sun 61° 40° – Wind 7 mph

26 Mon 65° 46° – Wind 8 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:18 AM Sunset 06:16 PM Daylight 10 hr, 58 min Waxing gibbous 72%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Schuylkill River at NorristownRiver gauge, Schuylkill River	8.19 ft	Below flood stage	−0.07 ft	6.1 mi
Stony Creek at Sterigere Street at NorristownRiver gauge, Stony Creek	11.3 cfs	Normal	−1.0 cfs	7 mi
Crum Creek near Newtown SquareRiver gauge, Crum Creek	9.5 cfs	Normal	−1.6 cfs	7 mi
French Creek near PhoenixvilleRiver gauge, French Creek	38.4 cfs	Normal	−1.9 cfs	9 mi
Perkiomen Creek at GraterfordRiver gauge, Perkiomen Creek	1.19 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	10 mi
Ridley Creek at MediaRiver gauge, Ridley Creek	14.9 cfs	Normal	−0.8 cfs	12 mi
Cobbs Cr at U.S. Hghwy No. 1 at PhiladelphiaRiver gauge, Cobbs Cr	3.3 cfs	Normal	±0	12 mi
East Branch Perkiomen Creek near SchwenksvilleRiver gauge, East Branch Perkiomen Creek	2.73 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	13 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Valley Creek at PA Turnpike Br near Valley Forge?

The official flood stage is 10.00 ft. The level is currently 6.77 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 Valley Creek at PA Turnpike Br near Valley Forge today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 06:30 PM EDT, the water level was 3.23 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Valley Creek at PA Turnpike Br near Valley Forge rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Valley Creek at PA Turnpike Br near Valley Forge normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Valley Creek at PA Turnpike Br near Valley Forge?

The highest level on record is 16.44 ft on September 1, 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:01473169 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 40.07927, -75.46075 (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	3.23 ft	2026-10-20 22:30	Provisional
Flow	22.1 cfs	2026-10-20 22:30	Provisional
Water temperature	57 °F	2026-10-20 22:30	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Valley Creek at PA Turnpike Br near Valley Forge (usgs:01473169). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/pennsylvania/valley-creek-at-pa-turnpike-br-near-valley-forge

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