Streamflow discharge was last observed at 86 cfs, and a gauge height of 3.12 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 76 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is fed by several significant tributaries, such as the Little Schuylkill River and Maiden Creek. It passes through the Blue Mountains and is dammed at several points, including the Blue Marsh Dam. The river's flow typically increases during the rainy season and decreases during the summer months. The hydrology of the Schuylkill River is unique due to its historical significance; it played a crucial role in the development of Philadelphia and the American Revolution. Additionally, the water quality of the river has improved significantly in recent decades, thanks to local conservation efforts.
| Elevation | 472.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 3.12 ft |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 473.09 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 86.4 ft3/s |
| Specific conductance, water, unfiltered, microsiemens per centimeter at 25°C | 456.0 uS/cm @25C |
| Precipitation, total, in | 0.0 in |
| Percent of Normal | 35% |
| Year Over Year Average | 167 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 5,860 cfs |