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SwedenSpring Creek at Trexlertown water level
River gauge, Spring Creek, Pennsylvania, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 6.0 cfs
- Water temperature
- 48 °F
History
What this means
The gauge at Spring Creek at Trexlertown reads 1.64 ft, a normal level.
It is 2.86 ft below the flood stage of 4.50 ft.
The water is rising: up 0.07 ft over the past 24 hours. There is still 2.86 ft of room before flood stage. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.50 ft and 1.75 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 48 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 6.70 ftJanuary 10, 2024
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 4.50 ft, still 2.86 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 12.20 ft
- Maximum recordable water level.
- 7.00 ft
- Trexlertown Road is closed in several areas between Route 222 and Spring Creek Road. Hamilton Boulevard in Trexlertown is flooded. Cetronia Road is closed. Various businesses along Trexlertown Road are flooded.
- 5.50 ft
- Homes along Spring Creek Road take on water on the first floor. Basement floodng occurs in Ancient Oaks. Water approaches Trexlertown Road north of Spring Creek Road. Rear yards of the mobile home park on Trexlertown Road begins to flood. Cetronia Road begins to flood near Route 100.
- 4.50 ft
- Spring Creek Road in Lower Macungie Township floods and is closed. Front yards along Spring Creek Road also begin to flood.
- 3.50 ft
- Ancient Oak West Recreation Area floods. Yards backing the creek on Astor Road in Lower Macungie begin to flood.
- 1.64 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.70 ft | January 10, 2024 |
| 2 | 5.79 ft | December 18, 2023 |
| 3 | 5.08 ft | December 28, 2023 |
| 4 | 3.73 ft | July 11, 2020 |
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.03 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on Spring Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Creek at HouservilleRiver gauge, Spring Creek | 55.2 cfs | Normal | −3.3 cfs | 118 mi |
| Spring Creek near AxemannRiver gauge, Spring Creek | 76.3 cfs | Normal | −1.7 cfs | 117 mi |
| Spring Creek at MilesburgRiver gauge, Spring Creek | 221 cfs | High | −2.0 cfs | 118 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Lehigh Creek near TrexlertownRiver gauge, Little Lehigh Creek | 1.99 ft | Below flood stage | +0.11 ft | 0.2 mi |
| LE SP15 Schantz Spring near WescosvilleRiver gauge, LE SP15 Schantz Spring | 1.2 cfs | Normal | −0.6 cfs | 4.0 mi |
| Cedar Creek at Mouth near AllentownRiver gauge, Cedar Creek | 13.9 cfs | Low | ±0 | 7 mi |
| Little Lehigh Creek near AllentownRiver gauge, Little Lehigh Creek | 0.06 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 7 mi |
| Little Lehigh Creek at Tenth St. Br. at AllentownRiver gauge, Little Lehigh Creek | 2.46 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 8 mi |
| Jordan Creek at AllentownRiver gauge, Jordan Creek | 1.81 ft | Below flood stage | −0.08 ft | 9 mi |
| Jordan Creek near SchnecksvilleRiver gauge, Jordan Creek | 52.1 cfs | Normal | −5.6 cfs | 9 mi |
| Perkiomen Creek at East GreenvilleRiver gauge, Perkiomen Creek | 1.87 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 11 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for Spring Creek at Trexlertown?
The official flood stage is 4.50 ft. The level is currently 2.86 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 Spring Creek at Trexlertown today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 06:30 AM EDT, the water level was 1.64 ft. Up 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Spring Creek at Trexlertown rising or falling?
Up 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Spring Creek at Trexlertown normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Spring Creek at Trexlertown?
The highest level on record is 6.70 ft on January 10, 2024.
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:01451400(Agency page)- Coordinates
40.53408, -75.60147(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 | 1.64 ft | 2026-10-19 10:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 6.0 cfs | 2026-10-19 10:30 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 48 °F | 2026-10-19 10:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Spring Creek at Trexlertown (usgs:01451400). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/pennsylvania/spring-creek-at-trexlertown
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