Major Flood
7 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
5.5 ft
Minor Flood
4.5 ft
Action Stage
3.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
12.2 ft
Maximum recordable water level.
7 ft
Trexlertown Road is closed in several areas between Route 222 and Spring Creek Road. Hamilton Boulevard in Trexlertown is flooded. Cetronia Road is closed. Various businesses along Trexlertown Road are flooded.
5.5 ft
Homes along Spring Creek Road take on water on the first floor. Basement floodng occurs in Ancient Oaks. Water approaches Trexlertown Road north of Spring Creek Road. Rear yards of the mobile home park on Trexlertown Road begins to flood. Cetronia Road begins to flood near Route 100.
4.5 ft
Spring Creek Road in Lower Macungie Township floods and is closed. Front yards along Spring Creek Road also begin to flood.
3.5 ft
Ancient Oak West Recreation Area floods. Yards backing the creek on Astor 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 | 6.7 ft | 2,372 cfs |
| Dec 18, 2023 | 5.79 ft | 1,624 cfs |
| Dec 28, 2023 | 5.08 ft | 1,262 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
TREP1
River
Spring Creek (PA)
County
Lehigh, PA
Coordinates
40.5341°N, 75.6015°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Spring Creek (PA) at Trexlertown?
The Spring Creek (PA) at Trexlertown gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01451400) 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 Spring Creek (PA) at Trexlertown?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Spring Creek (PA) at Trexlertown is 4.5 feet. Action stage begins at 3.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 5.5 feet, and major flooding at 7 feet.
How do I get alerts when Spring Creek (PA) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Spring Creek (PA) at Trexlertown 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 Spring Creek (PA) at Trexlertown gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania at coordinates 40.5341°N, 75.6015°W. USGS site number: 01451400. 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