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SwedenLittle Lehigh Creek near Allentown water level
River gauge, Little Lehigh Creek, Pennsylvania, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 48.3 cfs
- Water temperature
- 57 °F
History
What this means
Little Lehigh Creek near Allentown is at 0.05 ft, in the normal range.
It is 4.95 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 0.05 ft and 0.30 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 57 °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, 4.95 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.
- 0.05 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.76 ft | August 4, 2020 |
| 2 | 11.80 ft | June 22, 1972 |
| 3 | 10.93 ft | October 8, 2005 |
| 4 | 10.76 ft | January 25, 1979 |
| 5 | 10.63 ft | September 18, 2004 |
| 6 | 9.82 ft | September 2, 2021 |
| 7 | 9.68 ft | August 28, 2011 |
| 8 | 9.50 ft | July 9, 1935 |
| 9 | 8.62 ft | November 3, 2018 |
| 10 | 8.34 ft | September 8, 1987 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
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 | −0.04 ft | 7 mi |
| Little Lehigh Creek at Tenth St. Br. at AllentownRiver gauge, Little Lehigh Creek | 2.35 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 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 | −0.5 cfs | 0.8 mi |
| Jordan Creek at AllentownRiver gauge, Jordan Creek | 1.76 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 | −0.2 cfs | 3.8 mi |
| Lehigh River at BethlehemRiver gauge, Lehigh River | 1.89 ft | Below flood stage | −0.12 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 | −0.05 ft | 7 mi |
| Jordan Creek near SchnecksvilleRiver gauge, Jordan Creek | 50.8 cfs | Normal | −2.7 cfs | 9 mi |
| Perkiomen Creek at East GreenvilleRiver gauge, Perkiomen Creek | 1.84 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 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 4.95 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, 04:30 PM EDT, the water level was 0.05 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Little Lehigh Creek near Allentown rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
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
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 0.05 ft | 2026-10-20 20:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 48.3 cfs | 2026-10-20 20:30 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 57 °F | 2026-10-20 20:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Little Lehigh Creek near Allentown (usgs:01451500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/pennsylvania/little-lehigh-creek-near-allentown
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