Is the Jordan Creek flooding?

Pennsylvania · 2 gauges · Pennsylvania river levels

The Jordan Creek is tracked by 2 USGS streamgauges in Pennsylvania. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Jordan Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 2 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Pennsylvania river levels.

data refreshed 6 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Jordan Creek at Allentown, PA. The highest level ever recorded there was 11.82 ft on 4 August 2020, carrying 16,900 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1945 (80 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.43 ft, 10.4 ft below that record.

Drains 76 sq mi · gauge elevation 257 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Jordan Creek at Allentown, PANo flooding1.43 ft8 ft
Jordan Creek near Schnecksville, PANo current data
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.