Jordan Creek at Allentown, PA
Is Jordan Creek at Allentown, PA flooding right now?
No — Jordan Creek at Allentown, PA is at 1.23 ft, 6.8 ft below its 8 ft flood stage, as of 21 min ago.
Gauge height
1.23 ft
Streamflow
9 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 8 ft, with major flooding at 11 ft. The highest crest on record was 11.82 ft on Wed, Aug 5, 2020.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6 ft | 4.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 8 ft | 6.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 10 ft | 8.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 11 ft | 9.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 11.82 ft | 2020-08-05 |
| 11.61 ft | 1972-07-23 |
| 10.91 ft | 1987-09-09 |
| 10.71 ft | 2021-09-02 |
| 8.01 ft | 1996-10-19 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Little Lehigh Creek at Tenth St. Br. at Allentown | 1.9 mi | Lehigh County |
| Cedar Creek at Mouth near Allentown, PA | 2.6 mi | Lehigh County |
| Little Lehigh Creek near Allentown, PA | 2.8 mi | Lehigh County |
| Lehigh River at Bethlehem, PA | 5.5 mi | Lehigh County |
| Monocacy Creek at Bethlehem, PA | 5.5 mi | Northampton County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.