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Little Lehigh Creek near Allentown water level

River gauge, Little Lehigh Creek, Pennsylvania, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

0.04ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
47.4 cfs
Water temperature
53 °F
0 5 10 Highest onrecord 12.76 ft Minor floodstage 5.00 ft

History

0.10.20.3ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 19Oct 210.10.20.3ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 21
Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Little Lehigh Creek near Allentown is at 0.04 ft, in the normal range.

It is 4.96 ft below the flood stage of 5.00 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 0.04 ft and 0.30 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 53 °F.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record
12.76 ftAugust 4, 2020

Floating and fishing near Little Lehigh Creek near Allentown

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 5.00 ft, 4.96 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

7.00 ft
Significant flooding occurs on both Millcreek Road and Macungie Road in Lower Macungie Township. The roads are impassable with several feet of moving water.
5.50 ft
Millcreek Road at Hauser Road, Wild Cherry Lane, and Macungie Road in Lower Macungie Township begin to flood.
5.00 ft
Spring Creek Road in Lower Macungie Township begins to flood between Millcreek Road and Millcreek Road. Spring Creek Road in Lower Macungie begins to flood between Heather Road and Laurel Lane. Creamery Road and Mill Race Road in Macungie Township also flood. Road closures and detours are put in place.
4.00 ft
Water begins to overflow the lowest banks of the Little Lehigh and into designated open field and floodplain. Portions of the Millbrook Farms Recreation Area, the Danfield Run Passive Recreation Area, and the Winding Brook Manor Recreational Area begin to flood.
0.04 ft
Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

RankLevelDate
112.76 ftAugust 4, 2020
211.80 ftJune 22, 1972
310.93 ftOctober 8, 2005
410.76 ftJanuary 25, 1979
510.63 ftSeptember 18, 2004
69.82 ftSeptember 2, 2021
79.68 ftAugust 28, 2011
89.50 ftJuly 9, 1935
98.62 ftNovember 3, 2018
108.34 ftSeptember 8, 1987

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:20 AM Sunset 06:14 PM Daylight 10 hr, 54 min Waxing gibbous 74%

Map

Other gauges on Little Lehigh Creek

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Little Lehigh Creek near TrexlertownRiver gauge, Little Lehigh Creek 1.83 ft Below flood stage −0.02 ft 7 mi
Little Lehigh Creek at Tenth St. Br. at AllentownRiver gauge, Little Lehigh Creek 2.35 ft Below flood stage ±0 1.1 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Cedar Creek at Mouth near AllentownRiver gauge, Cedar Creek 13.4 cfs Low ±0 0.8 mi
Jordan Creek at AllentownRiver gauge, Jordan Creek 1.75 ft Below flood stage −0.03 ft 2.8 mi
LE SP15 Schantz Spring near WescosvilleRiver gauge, LE SP15 Schantz Spring 1.0 cfs Normal −0.1 cfs 3.8 mi
Lehigh River at BethlehemRiver gauge, Lehigh River 1.88 ft Below flood stage −0.11 ft 5.9 mi
Monocacy Creek at BethlehemRiver gauge, Monocacy Creek 26.2 cfs Normal ±0 7 mi
Spring Creek at TrexlertownRiver gauge, Spring Creek 1.48 ft Below flood stage −0.03 ft 7 mi
Jordan Creek near SchnecksvilleRiver gauge, Jordan Creek 48.1 cfs Normal −2.7 cfs 9 mi
Perkiomen Creek at East GreenvilleRiver gauge, Perkiomen Creek 1.85 ft Below flood stage −0.04 ft 13 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Little Lehigh Creek near Allentown?

The official flood stage is 5.00 ft. The level is currently 4.96 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 Little Lehigh Creek near Allentown today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 10:30 PM EDT, the water level was 0.04 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Little Lehigh Creek near Allentown rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.04 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Little Lehigh Creek near Allentown normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Little Lehigh Creek near Allentown?

The highest level on record is 12.76 ft on August 4, 2020.

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:01451500 (Agency page)
Coordinates
40.58232, -75.48296 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 0.04 ft 2026-10-21 02:30 Provisional
Flow 47.4 cfs 2026-10-21 02:30 Provisional
Water temperature 53 °F 2026-10-21 02:30 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Little Lehigh Creek near Allentown (usgs:01451500). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/pennsylvania/little-lehigh-creek-near-allentown

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer