LEHIGH RIVER

River Levels Streamflow Hydrology
November 21, 2024

TOTAL DISCHARGE (CFS)

SUMMARY

Last Updated 2024-11-20
Discharge Volume 3,381 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 1,704.4 cfs
-150.0 cfs (-8.09%)
Percent of Normal 30.04%
Maximum 176,670.0 cfs
2021-09-02
Seasonal Avg 5,673 cfs

Total streamflow across the Lehigh River was last observed at 1,704 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 3,381 acre-ft of water today; about 30% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 5,673 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2021-09-02 when daily discharge volume was observed at 176,670 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Lehigh River At Glendon reporting a streamflow rate of 671 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Lehigh River, with a gauge stage of 6.99 ft at this location. This river is monitored from 6 different streamgauging stations along the Lehigh River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,461 ft, the Lehigh River At Stoddartsville.

The Lehigh River is a 109-mile-long river located in eastern Pennsylvania, USA. It is a primary tributary of the Delaware River and has a significant historical background, as it played a vital role in the industrial development of the Lehigh Valley in the 19th century. The river is fed by many small streams, and its watershed covers an area of about 1,360 square miles. There are several dams and reservoirs built along the river, including the Francis E. Walter Dam, which serves as a flood control and hydroelectric facility. The river is used for various recreational activities, including whitewater rafting, fishing, and kayaking. Additionally, the river is used for agricultural purposes, such as irrigation and grazing. The Lehigh River is a vital natural resource for the region, and it continues to serve as an essential economic, recreational, and ecological asset.

YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)

Streamflow Conditions
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Lehigh River At Stoddartsville
USGS 01447500
39 cfs 0.46 ft 3.65
Lehigh R Bl Francis E Walter Res Nr White Haven Pa
USGS 01447800
111 cfs 3.03 ft 0
Lehigh River At Lehighton
USGS 01449000
204 cfs 2.25 ft 7.19
Lehigh River At Walnutport
USGS 01451000
306 cfs 1.91 ft -21.22
Lehigh River At Bethlehem
USGS 01453000
577 cfs 1.26 ft -7.68
Lehigh River At Glendon
USGS 01454700
671 cfs 6.99 ft -7.26
History of the River

The Lehigh River, a tributary of the Delaware River, is a 109-mile-long (175 km) river located in eastern Pennsylvania, in the United States. Part of the Lehigh, along with a number of its tributaries, is designated a Pennsylvania Scenic River by the state's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. "Lehigh" is an Anglicization of the Lenape name for the river, Lechewuekink, meaning "where there are forks".

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