River stage
Lehigh River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 6 of 6
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 6 of 6 gauges on the Lehigh River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Lehigh River levels, gauge by gauge
The Lehigh River is measured at 6 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem | 2.79 ft | normal, rising |
| F.E. Walter Dam | 1312.62 ft | below flood stage |
| Glendon | 9.10 ft | normal, rising |
| Lehighton | 4.23 ft | normal, rising |
| Walnutport | 3.40 ft | normal, rising |
| White Haven | 4.95 ft | normal, rising |
Recent levels on the Lehigh River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Bethlehem, PA, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Spring Creek (Trexlertown, PA) 1 gauge
- Delaware River (DE, NJ, NY) 20 gauges
- Perkiomen Creek 2 gauges
- Schuylkill River 7 gauges
- Susquehanna River 19 gauges
- Swatara Creek 6 gauges
- Loyalsock Creek 2 gauges
- Yellow Breeches Creek 1 gauge
Frequently asked questions
Is the Lehigh River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 6 reporting gauges on the Lehigh River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Lehigh River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Bethlehem is at 2.79 ft; Glendon is at 9.10 ft; Lehighton is at 4.23 ft; Walnutport is at 3.40 ft.
Where is the Lehigh River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 6 gauges on the Lehigh River in Pennsylvania.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.