Lackawanna River at Archbald, PA
Is Lackawanna River at Archbald, PA flooding right now?
Lackawanna River at Archbald, PA measured 2.00 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 6.0 ft below its 8 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.00 ft
Streamflow
77 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 8 ft, with major flooding at 10 ft. The highest crest on record was 10.58 ft on Fri, May 22, 1942.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6.2 ft | 4.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 8 ft | 6.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 9 ft | 7.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 10 ft | 8.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 10.58 ft | 1942-05-22 |
| 10.21 ft | 2004-09-04 |
| 9.92 ft | 2006-06-28 |
| 9.32 ft | 1996-01-19 |
| 9.07 ft | 2004-09-18 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Lackawanna River below Leggetts Creek at Scranton, PA | 6.8 mi | Lackawanna County |
| West Branch Lackawaxen River at Prompton, PA | 12.5 mi | Wayne County |
| Lackawanna River near Forest City, PA | 12.6 mi | Susquehanna County |
| Stevens Creek near Sterling, PA | 12.8 mi | Wayne County |
| Unnamed Tributary to Purdy Creek near Lakeville, PA | 13.9 mi | Wayne 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.