Is the Little Lehigh Creek flooding?

Pennsylvania · 4 gauges · Pennsylvania river levels

The Little Lehigh Creek is tracked by 4 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 Little Lehigh Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 3 of 4 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 Little Lehigh Creek near Allentown, PA. The highest level ever recorded there was 12.76 ft on 4 August 2020, carrying 14,500 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1935 (81 annual peaks). It is currently at 0.01 ft, 12.8 ft below that record.

Drains 81 sq mi · gauge elevation 253 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Little Lehigh Creek near Trexlertown, PANo flooding1.74 ft4.5 ft
Little Lehigh Creek near Allentown, PANo flooding0.01 ft5 ft
Little Lehigh Creek at Tenth St. Br. at AllentownNo flooding2.32 ft8 ft
Little Lehigh Creek near East Texas, 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.