River stage
Schuylkill River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 7 of 7
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 7 of 7 gauges on the Schuylkill River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Schuylkill River levels, gauge by gauge
The Schuylkill River is measured at 7 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Berne | 5.78 ft | normal, rising |
| Landingville | 3.84 ft | normal, rising |
| Norristown | 9.14 ft | normal, rising |
| Philadelphia | 6.91 ft | normal, rising |
| Philadelphia near 30th Street | 0.94 ft | below flood stage |
| Pottstown | 4.60 ft | normal, rising |
| Reading | 4.65 ft | normal, rising |
Recent levels on the Schuylkill River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Berne, PA, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Perkiomen Creek 2 gauges
- Spring Creek (Trexlertown, PA) 1 gauge
- Delaware River (DE, NJ, NY) 20 gauges
- Lehigh River 6 gauges
- Swatara Creek 6 gauges
- Yellow Breeches Creek 1 gauge
- Conodoguinet Creek 1 gauge
- Susquehanna River 19 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Schuylkill River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 7 reporting gauges on the Schuylkill River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Schuylkill River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Berne is at 5.78 ft; Landingville is at 3.84 ft; Norristown is at 9.14 ft; Philadelphia is at 6.91 ft.
Where is the Schuylkill River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 7 gauges on the Schuylkill River in Pennsylvania.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.