Schuylkill River near Philadelphia near 30th Street, PA

The last 7 days and the forecast

NWS forecast issued Mon, Oct 12, 3:02 PM. Forecasts change as rain falls and as upstream water arrives.

Flood stages

What floods at each level

From the National Weather Service, highest first.

• 16 ftThe Vine Street Expressway (676) floods, from 22nd Street to Broad Street, as water from the Schuylkill flows down its on-ramps. I-76 floods near 30th Street Station and is closed. Residential and commercial properties flood between the Benjamin Franklin Parkway south to Locust Street, extending from the river east to 22nd Street. Roadway flooding occurs on 21st Street. The tracks at 30th Street Station are submerged. Commercial properties adjacent to 30th Street Station take on water as well.
• 15 ftWater levels rise up to the top of the Schuylkill River Trail Boardwalk railings (near Locust Street).
• 13 ftThe road under 30th Street between Ludlow Street and Lower Walnut Street in University City floods as back flow from the river comes through drains and underground piping.
• 11 ftThe Schuylkill River Trail Boardwalk near Locust Street floods. Flooding increase near 25th Street and Locust Street and inundates first floor properties.
• 10 ftSouth 24th Street floods between Ludlow Street and Armory Street. Train tracks adjacent to the Schuylkill River Trail flood.
• 9.5 ft25th Street and Locust Street floods as water flows across the Schuylkill River Trail.
• 9 ftWater tops the upper level of the Schuylkill River Trail between Market street and Chesnut Street as well as Cherry Street and Locust Street.
• 5 ftThe river tops the bulkhead near Locust Street and begins to flood the grassy area between the river and the Schuylkill River Trail. The Schuylkill River Trail begins to flood between Cherry and Locust Streets (Lower portion of trail at the bottom of the steps). The bike and walking path in Bartram's Garden near South 51st Street floods and becomes impassable.

Highest crests on record

1. 16.28 ft — September 2, 2021
2. 11.81 ft — August 5, 2020
3. 11.58 ft — July 12, 2019
4. 9.76 ft — January 10, 2024
5. 7.99 ft — December 25, 2020

Recent crests: 9.76 ft (January 10, 2024) · 16.28 ft (September 2, 2021) · 7.99 ft (December 25, 2020) · 11.81 ft (August 5, 2020) · 11.58 ft (July 12, 2019)

Up and down the river, and nearby

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