Major Flood
7 ft
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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
5.7 ft
Minor Flood
4.5 ft
Action Stage
3 ft
What Floods at Each Level
10 ft
Maximum recordable water level.
7 ft
Mertztown Rd in Lower Macungie floods. Rt 100 floods toward Macungie. Bridges across the Little Lehigh including Wild Cherry Ln, Macungie Rd, and Willow Rd are subject to closures. Leibert Creek backs up due to high water on the Little Lehigh at Indian Creek Rd in Lower Macungie and Upper Milford. Bridges over Leibert Creek are subject to closures. Businesses and Lower Macungie Township buildings flood on Brookside Rd. Swabia Creek backs up due to high water on the Little Lehigh resulting in flooding.
5.7 ft
Creamery Road in Lower Macungie begins to flood. Backyards along Mertztown Road flood all the way to Berks County. Wildlands Conservancy in Emmaus starts to flood. Leibert Creek backs up due to high water on the Little Lehigh and starts to flood Emmaus Community Park.
4.5 ft
Spring Creek Road floods and is closed. Front yards along Spring Creek Road also begin to flood.
3 ft
Ancient Oak West Recreation Area floods. Yards backing the creek on Aster Road in Lower Macungie begin 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 2024 | 6.74 ft | 2,411 cfs |
| Dec 18, 2023 | 5.79 ft | 1,624 cfs |
| Dec 28, 2023 | 4.89 ft | 1,194 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
TRXP1
River
Little Lehigh Creek
County
Bradford, PA
Coordinates
40.5311°N, 75.6005°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little Lehigh Creek near Trexlertown?
The Little Lehigh Creek near Trexlertown gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01451380) 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 near Trexlertown?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little Lehigh Creek near Trexlertown is 4.5 feet. Action stage begins at 3 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 5.7 feet, and major flooding at 7 feet.
How do I get alerts when Little Lehigh Creek rises?
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Where is the Little Lehigh Creek near Trexlertown gauge located?
The gauge is located in Bradford County, Pennsylvania at coordinates 40.5311°N, 75.6005°W. USGS site number: 01451380. 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