Schuylkill River Water Level
Live gauge height for Schuylkill River, measured at USGS station Schuylkill River at Pottstown, PA (3.7 mi from the nearest mapped ramp).
Current gauge height
2.16 ft
Updated 1 hr ago
vs. 30-day average
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Streamflow
850 cfs
Boat Ramps on Schuylkill River (23)
- Riverfront Park west boat ramp — Norristown, Pennsylvania
- Upper Schuylkill Valley Park — Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
- Schuylkill River Trail Start — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Gillin Boathouse, Saint Joseph's University/St. Joseph's Preparatory School — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Ashburn Field — Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania
- Lock 60 Recreation Area — Upper Providence Township, Pennsylvania
- Betzwood Park — West Norriton Township, Pennsylvania
- Flat Rock Park — Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania
- Norristown Boat Club — West Norriton Township, Pennsylvania
- Primitive Kayak Launch — South Manheim Township, Pennsylvania
Schuylkill River Water Level FAQ
What is the water level of Schuylkill River today?
The USGS gauge for Schuylkill River (Schuylkill River at Pottstown, PA) currently reads a gauge height of 2.16 feet. Readings update throughout the day from USGS instrumentation.
Is Schuylkill River high or low right now?
Compare today's reading with the 30-day chart above — a reading near the top of the range means high water, near the bottom means low water.
Where can I launch a boat on Schuylkill River?
BoatLaunchMap lists 23 boat ramps on Schuylkill River, each with directions, ratings, and launch details.
Data: U.S. Geological Survey, station 01472000. Gauge height is measured relative to the station datum, not lake depth. Always verify conditions on site before launching.