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SwedenLackawanna River at Archbald water level
River gauge, Lackawanna River, Pennsylvania, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 134 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Lackawanna River at Archbald reads 2.28 ft, a normal level.
It is 5.72 ft below the flood stage of 8.00 ft.
The level is falling, down 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.12 ft and 2.53 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 10.58 ftMay 22, 1942
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 8.00 ft, still 5.72 ft away.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.58 ft | May 22, 1942 |
| 2 | 10.21 ft | September 4, 2004 |
| 3 | 9.92 ft | June 28, 2006 |
| 4 | 9.32 ft | January 19, 1996 |
| 5 | 9.07 ft | September 18, 2004 |
| 6 | 8.80 ft | April 2, 2005 |
| 7 | 8.22 ft | March 15, 1986 |
| 8 | 8.11 ft | April 5, 1947 |
| 9 | 8.02 ft | October 15, 1955 |
| 10 | 7.84 ft | September 27, 1985 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Lackawanna River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lackawanna River near Forest CityRiver gauge, Lackawanna River | 62.5 cfs | Normal | −11.0 cfs | 13 mi |
| Lackawanna River at Old ForgeRiver gauge, Lackawanna River | 2.72 ft | Below flood stage | −0.10 ft | 15 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aylesworth Creek Lake at JermynLake, Aylesworth Creek Lake | 1,108.08 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 1.4 mi |
| Lackawanna R below Leggetts Creek at ScrantonRiver gauge, Lackawanna R | 1.46 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 7 mi |
| West Branch Lackawaxen River at PromptonRiver gauge, West Branch Lackawaxen River | 78.5 cfs | Normal | −13.4 cfs | 13 mi |
| Prompton Reservoir at PromptonReservoir, Prompton Reservoir | 1,125.25 ft | High | −0.12 ft | 13 mi |
| Stillwater Lake near Forest CityLake, Stillwater Lake | 1,573.68 ft | Normal | −0.23 ft | 14 mi |
| West Branch Lackawaxen River near AldenvilleRiver gauge, West Branch Lackawaxen River | 0.80 ft | Below flood stage | −0.10 ft | 15 mi |
| Lackawaxen River near HonesdaleRiver gauge, Lackawaxen River | 1.71 ft | Below flood stage | −0.11 ft | 16 mi |
| Dyberry Creek near HonesdaleRiver gauge, Dyberry Creek | 2.09 ft | Below flood stage | −0.08 ft | 16 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Lackawanna River at Archbald?
The official flood stage is 8.00 ft. The level is currently 5.72 ft below it.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Lackawanna River at Archbald today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 07:00 AM EDT, the water level was 2.28 ft. Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Lackawanna River at Archbald rising or falling?
Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Lackawanna River at Archbald normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Lackawanna River at Archbald?
The highest level on record is 10.58 ft on May 22, 1942.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:01534500(Agency page)- Coordinates
41.50444, -75.54211(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 2.28 ft | 2026-10-19 11:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 134 cfs | 2026-10-19 11:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Lackawanna River at Archbald (usgs:01534500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/pennsylvania/lackawanna-river-at-archbald
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer