Major Flood
12 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
10 ft
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
12 ft
Flooding expands along Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.
11 ft
Portions of the Little Lehigh Parkway pathways in Little Lehigh Park are damages or destroyed.
10 ft
Water is several feet deep on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive near Lehigh Street. Businesses are flooded.
9 ft
Fish Hatchery Road is flooded.
8 ft
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive begins to flood near Lehigh Street.
7 ft
The Fountain Park pathway floods.
6 ft
Fountain Park begins to flood.
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 4, 2020 | 12.69 ft | 14,474 cfs |
| Oct 8, 2005 | 11.05 ft | 10,500 cfs |
| Sep 18, 2004 | 10.65 ft | 9,680 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
APAP1
River
Little Lehigh Creek
County
Lehigh, PA
Coordinates
40.5964°N, 75.4744°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little Lehigh Creek at Allentown?
The Little Lehigh Creek at Allentown gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01451650) 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 Little Lehigh Creek at Allentown?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little Lehigh Creek at Allentown is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.
How do I get alerts when Little Lehigh Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Little Lehigh Creek at Allentown to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Little Lehigh Creek at Allentown gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania at coordinates 40.5964°N, 75.4744°W. USGS site number: 01451650. 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