Is the Lehigh River flooding?

Pennsylvania · 6 gauges · Pennsylvania river levels

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.

data refreshed 7 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 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.

Drains 1,279 sq mi · gauge elevation 210 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Lehigh River below Francis E Walter Reservoir near White Haven PANo flooding3.50 ft8 ft
Lehigh River at Lehighton, PANo flooding2.82 ft10 ft
Lehigh River at Walnutport, PANo flooding2.29 ft8 ft
Lehigh River at Bethlehem, PANo flooding1.48 ft16 ft
Lehigh River at Glendon, PANo flooding7.35 ft19 ft
Lehigh River at Stoddartsville, 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.