Station Name: Wissahickon Creek at Fort Washington, PA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 171 feet

Nearest Address:
578 E Shippack Pike
Fort Washington, PA 19034
Montgomery County

GPS Coordinates: 40.1239987, -75.2198992

Nearby Water Temperatures

Coastal Flood Advisory issued April 17 at 3:00PM EDT until April 19 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 3:00 PM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In New Jersey, Gloucester, Camden and Northwestern Burlington. In Pennsylvania, Delaware, Philadelphia, Eastern Montgomery and Lower Bucks. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 6 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads along tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible.

A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is expected. Minor tidal flooding often results in some road closures. Usually, the most vulnerable roadways will flood. Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to costly repairs. Visit the National Water Prediction Service at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued April 17 at 3:00PM EDT until April 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 3:00 PM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Portions of central and southern Delaware and New Jersey. * WHEN...From 8 PM Saturday to 2 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and along inland tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible.

A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is expected. Minor tidal flooding often results in some road closures. Usually, the most vulnerable roadways will flood. Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to costly repairs. Visit the National Water Prediction Service at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued April 17 at 3:00PM EDT until April 19 at 3:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 3:00 PM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In Delaware, New Castle. In New Jersey, Salem. * WHEN...From 11 PM Saturday to 3 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads along tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible.

A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is expected. Minor tidal flooding often results in some road closures. Usually, the most vulnerable roadways will flood. Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to costly repairs. Visit the National Water Prediction Service at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge.