Lackawaxen River at Hawley, PA
Is Lackawaxen River at Hawley, PA flooding right now?
Lackawaxen River at Hawley, PA measured 1.91 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 12.1 ft below its 14 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.91 ft
Streamflow
101 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 14 ft, with major flooding at 22 ft. The highest crest on record was 24.8 ft on Fri, Aug 19, 1955.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11 ft | 9.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 14 ft | 12.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 20 ft | 18.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 22 ft | 20.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 24.8 ft | 1955-08-19 |
| 20.1 ft | 1942-05-23 |
| 19.1 ft | 1936-03-18 |
| 18.19 ft | 2006-06-28 |
| 15.25 ft | 2005-04-03 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Wallenpaupack Div at Powerplant at Kimble, PA | 2.2 mi | Pike County |
| Lackawaxen River near Baoba, PA | 3.3 mi | Pike County |
| Unnamed Tributary to Purdy Creek near Lakeville, PA | 5.5 mi | Wayne County |
| Purdy Creek at Lakeville, PA | 6.0 mi | Wayne County |
| Lackawaxen River at Rowland, PA | 7.0 mi | Pike 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.