Pohopoco Cr below Beltzville Dam near Parryville, PA
Is Pohopoco Cr below Beltzville Dam near Parryville, PA flooding right now?
No — Pohopoco Cr below Beltzville Dam near Parryville, PA is at 3.03 ft, 2.5 ft below its 5.5 ft flood stage, as of 72 min ago.
Gauge height
3.03 ft
Streamflow
119 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 5.5 ft, with major flooding at 7 ft. The highest crest on record was 5.99 ft on Sun, Jun 22, 2003.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 4.5 ft | 1.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 5.5 ft | 2.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 6 ft | 3.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 7 ft | 4.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 5.99 ft | 2003-06-22 |
| 5.95 ft | 2006-06-29 |
| 5.86 ft | 2024-01-13 |
| 5.8 ft | 2023-12-19 |
| 5.75 ft | 2022-04-11 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Lehigh River at Lehighton, PA | 3.3 mi | Carbon County |
| Aquashicola Creek at Palmerton, PA | 3.7 mi | Carbon County |
| Lehigh River at Walnutport, PA | 6.5 mi | Northampton County |
| Pohopoco Creek at Kresgeville, PA | 8.3 mi | Monroe County |
| Jordan Creek near Schnecksville, PA | 12.7 mi | Lehigh 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.