Lehigh River at Walnutport, PA
Is Lehigh River at Walnutport, PA flooding right now?
Lehigh River at Walnutport, PA measured 2.29 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 5.7 ft below its 8 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.29 ft
Streamflow
553 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 8 ft, with major flooding at 16 ft. The highest crest on record was 20.6 ft on Sat, May 23, 1942.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7.5 ft | 5.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 8 ft | 5.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 12 ft | 9.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 16 ft | 13.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 20.6 ft | 1942-05-23 |
| 17.68 ft | 1955-08-19 |
| 13.19 ft | 2021-09-02 |
| 12.72 ft | 2011-03-11 |
| 12.66 ft | 1950-12-04 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Aquashicola Creek at Palmerton, PA | 3.4 mi | Carbon County |
| Pohopoco Creek below Beltzville Dam near Parryville, PA | 6.5 mi | Carbon County |
| Jordan Creek near Schnecksville, PA | 6.7 mi | Lehigh County |
| Lehigh River at Lehighton, PA | 7.3 mi | Carbon County |
| Pohopoco Creek at Kresgeville, PA | 11.0 mi | Monroe 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.