Lackawanna River at Parker St Bridge
Pennsylvania — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania on the Lackawanna River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 01534860, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
15 ft
Moderate Flood
14 ft
Minor Flood
12.5 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
19 ft
Approximate average gage height of the levee protection at the Plot neighborhood.
18.5 ft
Approximate average height of the levee protection for the Albright and Green Ridge mitigation projects.
15 ft
The river exceeds the banks outside of levee protected areas downstream of E. Parker Street. Significant flooding occurs in several parts of the Lower Green Ridge and Providence neighborhoods.
14 ft
Flooding affects properties and homes in the Mavine Dutch Gap neighborhood closest to Wells, Watkins and North Main, especially if Leggetts Creek is high.
12.8 ft
Albright, Olive and Poplar Street bridges are flooded.
12.5 ft
Water is out of the banks upstream of the gage between E. Parker Street and I-81. The WWTP and Recycling Center may become surrounded by water.
9.5 ft
Olive Street area floods without levee closures in place.
9 ft
Poplar Street area floods without levee closures in place.
7.5 ft
Albright Avenue area floods without levee closures in place.
6 ft
City officials begin activating flood gate procedures.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2006 | 11 ft | — |
| Jun 27, 2006 | 11 ft | — |
| Jun 28, 2006 | 11 ft | — |
| Jun 27, 2006 | 11 ft | — |
| Sep 18, 2004 | 10.8 ft | 11,756 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
PKIP1
River
Lackawanna River
County
Lackawanna, PA
Coordinates
41.4411°N, 75.6417°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Lackawanna River at Parker St Bridge?
The Lackawanna River at Parker St Bridge gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01534860) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Lackawanna River at Parker St Bridge?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Lackawanna River at Parker St Bridge is 12.5 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
How do I get alerts when Lackawanna River rises?
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Where is the Lackawanna River at Parker St Bridge gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania at coordinates 41.4411°N, 75.6417°W. USGS site number: 01534860. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers