Total streamflow across the
Lehigh River
was last observed at
8,246
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
16,356
acre-ft of water today; about 74%
of normal.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
11,125 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 2,410 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Lehigh River, with a gauge stage of
8.52 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.
Last Updated | 2024-12-21 |
Discharge Volume | 16,356 ACRE-FT |
Streamflow |
8,246.0 cfs
-1080.0 cfs (-11.58%) |
Percent of Normal | 74.12% |
Maximum |
176,670.0 cfs
2021-09-02 |
Seasonal Avg | 11,125 cfs |
Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lehigh River At Stoddartsville
USGS 01447500 |
233 cfs | 1.38 ft | -12.41 | |||||
Lehigh R Bl Francis E Walter Res Nr White Haven Pa
USGS 01447800 |
743 cfs | 4.26 ft | -33.06 | |||||
Lehigh River At Lehighton
USGS 01449000 |
1150 cfs | 3.66 ft | -27.67 | |||||
Lehigh River At Walnutport
USGS 01451000 |
1520 cfs | 2.95 ft | -17.39 | |||||
Lehigh River At Bethlehem
USGS 01453000 |
2190 cfs | 2.38 ft | 1.86 | |||||
Lehigh River At Glendon
USGS 01454700 |
2410 cfs | 8.52 ft | 1.69 |
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".