Major Flood
22 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
20 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
What Floods at Each Level
24.8 ft
Flood of Record. Hurricanes Connie and Diane, August 1955. Record stage was prior to levee protection.
23 ft
Hawley levees overtop at this stage. Severe inundation takes place in the Borough extending to River St., Wayne Ave., and John Street on the west end of Paupack and Pike Streets.
22 ft
Bingham Park floods affecting the Senior Center on Park Place. Areas between Old Gravity Road and Route 6 flood. The Borough of Hawley is protected by levees to 23 feet.
20 ft
Flooding affects portions of Stourbridge RR line, Field Bend Road and Gelderman Road downstream of Hawley. The Borough of Hawley is protected by levees to 23 feet.
17 ft
Yards of properties along Sellers Village and Hudson Street may be affected.
14 ft
There is extensive flooding along the river floodplain channel. Little to no infrastructure is impacted. The Borough of Hawley is protected by levees to 23 feet.
11 ft
Water overtops the right bank of the river above and below the Church Street bridge. Flooding is contained within the floodplain with no impacts.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 1955 | 24.8 ft | 51,900 cfs |
| May 22, 1942 | 20.1 ft | 50,000 cfs |
| Mar 17, 1936 | 19.1 ft | 27,600 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
HWYP1
River
Lackawaxen River
County
Wayne, PA
Coordinates
41.4761°N, 75.1725°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Lackawaxen River at Hawley?
The Lackawaxen River at Hawley gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01431500) 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 Lackawaxen River at Hawley?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Lackawaxen River at Hawley is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 22 feet.
How do I get alerts when Lackawaxen River rises?
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Where is the Lackawaxen River at Hawley gauge located?
The gauge is located in Wayne County, Pennsylvania at coordinates 41.4761°N, 75.1725°W. USGS site number: 01431500. 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
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.