Lehigh River Flow Today
As of October 4, 2026 at 2:45 AM, the Lehigh River is flowing at 854 cfs at Glendon, PA — 76% of normal for the date and down 10% in 24 hours. 6 of 6 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 86 to 854 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Lehigh River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Glendon, the Lehigh River is running 854 cfs — 76% of normal, down 10% since yesterday. Along the river, 3 of 6 reporting gauges are near normal (the typical gauge is at 87% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Bethlehem (-10%).
Highest against normal: Stoddartsville at 110%. Lowest: Bethlehem at 75%.
How the Lehigh River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Stoddartsville1,461 ft 86 cfs110%
- White Haven Pa1,220 ft 267 cfs100%
- Lehighton444 ft 409 cfs95%
- Walnutport352 ft 456 cfs79%
- Bethlehem211 ft 790 cfs75%
- Glendon174 ft 854 cfs76%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Lehigh River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (87%).
Lehigh River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Lehigh River At Stoddartsville PA
Oct 4, 3:15 AM · USGS 01447500 |
86 cfs | 110% | -9% | 0.74 ft | · | 1,461 ft |
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Lehigh River Below Francis E Walter Reservoir Near White Haven Pa PA
Oct 4, 3:30 AM · USGS 01447800 |
267 cfs | 100% | 0% | 3.49 ft | 4.5 ft below | 1,220 ft |
|
Lehigh River At Lehighton PA
Oct 4, 3:30 AM · USGS 01449000 |
409 cfs | 95% | -9% | 2.68 ft | 7.3 ft below | 444 ft |
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Lehigh River At Walnutport PA
Oct 4, 3:30 AM · USGS 01451000 |
456 cfs | 79% | -9% | 2.19 ft | 5.8 ft below | 352 ft |
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Lehigh River At Bethlehem PA
Oct 4, 3:30 AM · USGS 01453000 |
790 cfs | 75% | -10% | 1.43 ft | 14.6 ft below | 211 ft |
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Lehigh River At Glendon PA
Oct 4, 2:45 AM · USGS 01454700 |
854 cfs | 76% | -10% | 7.23 ft | 11.8 ft below | 174 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Dams & reservoirs on the Lehigh River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Lehigh River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Lehigh River
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.
Fishing near the Lehigh River
About the Lehigh River
How is the Lehigh River flowing right now?
As of October 4, 2026, the Lehigh River is flowing at 854 cfs at Glendon, PA, about 76% of normal for the date. Across its 6 USGS gauges, current flows range from 86 to 854 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Lehigh River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Lehigh River is at 87% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Lehigh River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for White Haven Pa (8.0 ft), Lehighton (10.0 ft), Walnutport (8.0 ft), Bethlehem (16.0 ft), Glendon (19.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.