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SwedenJordan Creek at Allentown water level
River gauge, Jordan Creek, Pennsylvania, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 53.1 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.70 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 08:00 AM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 10:24 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
Jordan Creek at Allentown is at 1.78 ft, in the normal range.
It is 6.22 ft below the flood stage of 8.00 ft.
It has dropped 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.70 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 08:00 AM. In the last month it has stayed between 1.78 ft and 2.09 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 11.82 ftAugust 5, 2020
- Forecast peak
- 1.80 ftMonday, October 19 at 08:00 PM
Floating and fishing near Jordan Creek at Allentown
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 8.00 ft, 6.22 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 13.00 ft
- Seventh Street Bridge is flooded.
- 8.00 ft
- Village Road in South whitehall is flooded.
- 7.10 ft
- Route 309 in Whithall Township is closed due to flooding.
- 6.50 ft
- Covered Bridge Park begins to flood. Playground equipment and athletic fields at Jordan Park are submerged.
- 6.00 ft
- Jordan Park begins to flood.
- 1.78 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 10 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.82 ft | August 5, 2020 |
| 2 | 11.61 ft | July 23, 1972 |
| 3 | 10.91 ft | September 9, 1987 |
| 4 | 10.71 ft | September 2, 2021 |
| 5 | 8.01 ft | October 19, 1996 |
| 6 | 8.00 ft | August 19, 1955 |
| 7 | 7.90 ft | September 18, 2004 |
| 8 | 7.68 ft | January 20, 1996 |
| 9 | 7.25 ft | January 19, 1999 |
| 10 | 7.22 ft | August 28, 2011 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Jordan Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Creek near SchnecksvilleRiver gauge, Jordan Creek | 50.8 cfs | Normal | −2.7 cfs | 8 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Lehigh Creek at Tenth St. Br. at AllentownRiver gauge, Little Lehigh Creek | 2.35 ft | Below flood stage | −0.11 ft | 1.9 mi |
| Cedar Creek at Mouth near AllentownRiver gauge, Cedar Creek | 13.4 cfs | Low | −0.5 cfs | 2.6 mi |
| Little Lehigh Creek near AllentownRiver gauge, Little Lehigh Creek | 0.06 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 2.8 mi |
| LE SP15 Schantz Spring near WescosvilleRiver gauge, LE SP15 Schantz Spring | 1.1 cfs | Normal | −0.3 cfs | 4.8 mi |
| Lehigh River at BethlehemRiver gauge, Lehigh River | 1.99 ft | Below flood stage | −0.08 ft | 5.5 mi |
| Monocacy Creek at BethlehemRiver gauge, Monocacy Creek | 26.2 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 5.5 mi |
| Spring Creek at TrexlertownRiver gauge, Spring Creek | 1.51 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 9 mi |
| Little Lehigh Creek near TrexlertownRiver gauge, Little Lehigh Creek | 1.85 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 9 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for Jordan Creek at Allentown?
The official flood stage is 8.00 ft. The level is currently 6.22 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 Jordan Creek at Allentown today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 11:30 PM EDT, the water level was 1.78 ft. Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Jordan Creek at Allentown rising or falling?
Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Jordan Creek at Allentown normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Jordan Creek at Allentown?
The highest level on record is 11.82 ft on August 5, 2020.
Is Jordan Creek at Allentown expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.70 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 08:00 AM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:01452000(Agency page)- Coordinates
40.62306, -75.48240(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 | 1.78 ft | 2026-10-20 03:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 53.1 cfs | 2026-10-20 03:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Jordan Creek at Allentown (usgs:01452000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/pennsylvania/jordan-creek-at-allentown
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