LEHIGH RIVER

RIVER LEVELS
December 21, 2024
40.63, -75.33


TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE

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

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
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
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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