Streamflow discharge was last observed at 35 cfs, and a gauge height of 3.32 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 90 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The primary constituents that contribute to flow include precipitation and runoff from surrounding areas. The creek has several tributaries and dams, including the Pennypack Trail and the Pennypack Creek Dam. Seasonal trends show that flow is highest during the spring months due to snowmelt and increased precipitation, while flow is lowest in the summer and fall. Some interesting facts about the hydrology of the Pennypack Creek include its importance for wildlife habitat and recreation, as well as its historical significance as a source of water for early settlers in the region.
| Elevation | 111.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 3.32 ft |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 82.82 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 35.1 ft3/s |
| Specific conductance, water, unfiltered, microsiemens per centimeter at 25°C | 585.0 uS/cm @25C |
| Dissolved oxygen, water, unfiltered, mg/L | 7.2 mg/l |
| Dissolved oxygen, water, unfiltered, % saturation | 83.0 % saturatn |
| Turbidity, water, unfiltered, monochrome near infra-red LED light, 780-900 nm, detection angle 90 ±2.5°, formazin nephelometric units (FNU) | 2.3 FNU |
| pH, water, unfiltered, field, standard units | 7.5 std units |
| Temperature, water, °C | 22.3 deg C |
| Percent of Normal | 96% |
| Year Over Year Average | 37 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 13,400 cfs |
| Geolocation | 40.09, -75.07 |