Schuylkill River At Pottstown, Pa Realtime Data
SCHUYLKILL RIVER AT POTTSTOWN, PA
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
825
Discharge (cfs)
2.1
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 825 cfs, and a gauge height of 2.06 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 663 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The constituents contributing to its flow include precipitation, runoff, and releases from upstream dams. The river is fed by several tributaries and dams, including the Manatawny Creek, French Creek, and the Blue Marsh Dam. Seasonal trends show higher flow during spring due to snowmelt and rainfall, while summer and fall experience lower flow. Interestingly, the Schuylkill River was once considered the most polluted river in the United States, but has undergone significant cleanup efforts in recent years. Today, it is a popular spot for recreational activities such as kayaking, fishing, and hiking.
August 3, 2026
| Elevation | 128.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 2.06 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 825.0 ft3/s |
| Precipitation, total, in | 0.01 in |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 118.98 ft |
| Percent of Normal | 72% |
| Year Over Year Average | 1,150 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 38,400 cfs |
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