Lehigh River at Lehighton, PA
Is Lehigh River at Lehighton, PA flooding right now?
Lehigh River at Lehighton, PA measured 2.82 ft on 2026-09-11 00:30:00 UTC. That observation was 7.2 ft below its 10 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.82 ft
Streamflow
493 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft, with major flooding at 14 ft. The highest crest on record was 20.8 ft on Fri, Feb 28, 1902.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 6.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 7.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 12 ft | 9.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 14 ft | 11.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 20.8 ft | 1902-02-28 |
| 20.7 ft | 1942-05-23 |
| 20.3 ft | 1955-08-19 |
| 18.22 ft | 1985-09-27 |
| 15.9 ft | 1935-07-10 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Pohopoco Creek below Beltzville Dam near Parryville, PA | 3.3 mi | Carbon County |
| Aquashicola Creek at Palmerton, PA | 5.8 mi | Carbon County |
| Lehigh River at Walnutport, PA | 7.3 mi | Northampton County |
| Pohopoco Creek at Kresgeville, PA | 11.6 mi | Monroe County |
| Jordan Creek near Schnecksville, PA | 12.3 mi | Lehigh County |
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