Is the Lehigh River flooding?
The Lehigh River is tracked by 6 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 Lehigh River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 5 of 6 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.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Lehigh River at Bethlehem, PA. The highest level ever recorded there was 25.90 ft on 23 May 1942, carrying 92,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1902 (119 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.48 ft, 24.4 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lehigh River below Francis E Walter Reservoir near White Haven PA | No flooding | 3.50 ft | 8 ft | |
| Lehigh River at Lehighton, PA | No flooding | 2.82 ft | 10 ft | |
| Lehigh River at Walnutport, PA | No flooding | 2.29 ft | 8 ft | |
| Lehigh River at Bethlehem, PA | No flooding | 1.48 ft | 16 ft | |
| Lehigh River at Glendon, PA | No flooding | 7.35 ft | 19 ft | |
| Lehigh River at Stoddartsville, PA | No current data | — | — | — |