Schuylkill River Flow Today
As of October 4, 2026 at 3:30 AM, the Schuylkill River is flowing at 1,360 cfs at Norristown, PA — 101% of normal for the date and down 9% in 24 hours. 6 of 6 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 71 to 1,360 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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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 Norristown, the Schuylkill River is running 1,360 cfs — 101% of normal, down 9% since yesterday. Along the river, 5 of 6 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 79% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Philadelphia (-19%).
Highest against normal: Norristown at 101%. Lowest: Landingville at 68%.
How the 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
- Landingville472 ft 71 cfs68%
- Berne315 ft 207 cfs87%
- Reading187 ft 534 cfs77%
- Pottstown128 ft 682 cfs71%
- Norristown52 ft 1,360 cfs101%
- Philadelphia13 ft 975 cfs81%
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 Schuylkill River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (79%).
Schuylkill River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Schuylkill River At Landingville PA
Oct 4, 3:30 AM · USGS 01468500 |
71 cfs | 68% | -10% | 3.12 ft | 4.9 ft below | 472 ft |
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Schuylkill River At Berne PA
Oct 4, 3:00 AM · USGS 01470500 |
207 cfs | 87% | -10% | 4.97 ft | 7.0 ft below | 315 ft |
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Schuylkill River At Reading PA
Oct 4, 3:15 AM · USGS 01471510 |
534 cfs | 77% | -9% | 3.20 ft | 12.3 ft below | 187 ft |
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Schuylkill River At Pottstown PA
Oct 4, 3:15 AM · USGS 01472000 |
682 cfs | 71% | -6% | 1.95 ft | 10.6 ft below | 128 ft |
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Schuylkill River At Norristown PA
Oct 4, 3:30 AM · USGS 01473500 |
1,360 cfs | 101% | -9% | 8.12 ft | 4.9 ft below | 52 ft |
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Schuylkill River At Philadelphia PA
Oct 4, 3:00 AM · USGS 01474500 |
975 cfs | 81% | -19% | 6.03 ft | 5.0 ft below | 13 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 Schuylkill River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Schuylkill River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Schuylkill River
The Schuylkill River is a 135-mile-long river that runs through eastern Pennsylvania. The river played a significant role in the development and growth of Philadelphia, as it was used as a major trade route in the 18th and 19th centuries. The river's hydrology has been impacted by industrialization, resulting in pollution and degradation. However, significant efforts have been made to improve the water quality and restore the river's ecological health. The river is home to several reservoirs and dams, including the Fairmount Dam, which provides drinking water to the city of Philadelphia. The Schuylkill River is also used for recreational purposes, including kayaking, fishing, and hiking, and supports agricultural activities such as irrigation and livestock grazing.
About the Schuylkill River
How is the Schuylkill River flowing right now?
As of October 4, 2026, the Schuylkill River is flowing at 1,360 cfs at Norristown, PA, about 101% of normal for the date. Across its 6 USGS gauges, current flows range from 71 to 1,360 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Schuylkill River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Schuylkill River is at 79% 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.
What is flood stage on the Schuylkill River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Landingville (8.0 ft), Berne (12.0 ft), Reading (15.5 ft), Pottstown (12.5 ft), Norristown (13.0 ft), Philadelphia (11.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
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.