Little Lehigh Creek near Allentown
Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 7 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.
- 5.5 ft
Millcreek Road at Hauser Road, Wild Cherry Lane, and Macungie Road in Lower Macungie Township begin to flood.
- 5 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 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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2020 | 12.76 ft | — |
| Jun 21, 1972 | 11.8 ft | 11,800 cfs |
| Oct 8, 2005 | 10.93 ft | 10,300 cfs |
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