Little Schuylkill River Flow Today
As of October 4, 2026 at 3:15 AM, the Little Schuylkill River is flowing at 17 cfs at Tamaqua, PA — 44% of normal for the date and down 7% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Little Schuylkill River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Tamaqua, the Little Schuylkill River is running 17 cfs — 44% of normal, down 7% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 44% of normal).
How the Little Schuylkill River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Tamaqua821 ft 17 cfs44%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Little Schuylkill River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (44%).
Little Schuylkill River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
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Little Schuylkill River At Tamaqua PA
Oct 4, 3:15 AM · USGS 01469500 |
17 cfs | 44% | -7% | 2.05 ft | 821 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Dams & reservoirs on the Little Schuylkill River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Little Schuylkill River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
Little Schuylkill River
The Little Schuylkill River is a 25-mile-long tributary of the Schuylkill River in Pennsylvania. It was originally used for transportation of coal and timber during the 1800s, but it is now primarily used for recreational purposes such as fishing, boating, and hiking. The river runs through several small towns, including Tamaqua and New Ringgold. The Little Schuylkill River is fed by several creeks and streams, with its headwaters located in the mountains of Schuylkill County. The river is now regulated by several dams, including the Tuscarora Dam and Reservoir, which is used for drinking water and recreation. In addition to recreational uses, the river is also used for agricultural purposes, with several farms located along its banks.
Fishing near the Little Schuylkill River
About the Little Schuylkill River
How is the Little Schuylkill River flowing right now?
As of October 4, 2026, the Little Schuylkill River is flowing at 17 cfs at Tamaqua, PA, about 44% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Little Schuylkill River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Little Schuylkill River is at 44% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.