Schuylkill River near Philadelphia near 30th Street
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01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC through 01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC
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Observed (OBS) 06/14/2025 1:05 AM EDTOfficial Forecast (FCST) 06/13/2025 9:33 AM EDTRecord: 16.3 ftCATEGORY STAGE 
Major Flooding 14 ft Moderate Flooding 11 ft Minor Flooding 9 ft Action 5 ft Reliability of the Forecast:
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Official NWS streamflow forecasts are produced by NWS hydrologic forecasters for river gauge locations using hydrologic models which are calibrated to that location. This process considers additional guidance and information, including local expertise and experience, to produce the best forecast possible. The NWM output provides supplemental guidance to NWS forecasters and should not be considered an official NWS river forecast.
Flood Impacts
- 16 - The Vine Street Expressway (676) floods, from 22nd Street to Broad Street, as water from the Schuylkill flows down its on-ramps. I-76 floods near 30th Street Station and is closed. Residential and commercial properties flood between the Benjamin Franklin Parkway south to Locust Street, extending from the river east to 22nd Street. Roadway flooding occurs on 21st Street. The tracks at 30th Street Station are submerged. Commercial properties adjacent to 30th Street Station take on water as well.
- 15 - Water levels rise up to the top of the Schuylkill River Trail Boardwalk railings (near Locust Street).
- 13 - The road under 30th Street between Ludlow Street and Lower Walnut Street in University City floods as back flow from the river comes through drains and underground piping.
Gauge Info
| Coordinates | 39.9566, -75.1803 |
| RFC | MARFC |
| State | PA |
| WFO | PHI |
| County | Philadelphia |
| Data Provider(s) | |
| US Geological Survey | USGS--Water Resources of the United States |
| USGS | 01474501 |
Gauge Location
Recent Crests
| 1. | 9.76 ft | on 01-10-2024 |
| 2. | 16.28 ft | on 09-02-2021 |
| 3. | 7.99 ft | on 12-25-2020 |
| 4. | 11.81 ft | on 08-05-2020 |
| 5. | 11.58 ft | on 07-12-2019 |
Recent Crests
| 1. | 9.76 ft | on 01-10-2024 |
| 2. | 16.28 ft | on 09-02-2021 |
| 3. | 7.99 ft | on 12-25-2020 |
| 4. | 11.81 ft | on 08-05-2020 |
| 5. | 11.58 ft | on 07-12-2019 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 16.28 ft | on 09-02-2021 |
| 2. | 11.81 ft | on 08-05-2020 |
| 3. | 11.58 ft | on 07-12-2019 |
| 4. | 9.76 ft | on 01-10-2024 |
| 5. | 7.99 ft | on 12-25-2020 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 16.28 ft | on 09-02-2021 |
| 2. | 11.81 ft | on 08-05-2020 |
| 3. | 11.58 ft | on 07-12-2019 |
| 4. | 9.76 ft | on 01-10-2024 |
| 5. | 7.99 ft | on 12-25-2020 |
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Unique Local Info
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