River stage
White Haven, Lehigh River
- River level
- 4.95 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +1.55 ft
- Recent high
- 5.88 ft
- Recent low
- 3.28 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS WHTP1
- 30-day change
- +1.44 ft
- Average
- 3.66 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 9.85 ft
In brief
The Lehigh River at White Haven, PA read 4.95 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 2.05 ft below action stage. That is 1.44 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge WHTP1
Water 57 °F (14 °C) · about normal for this date
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.85 ft | 1957-12-21 |
| 2 | 8.86 ft | 1993-04-13 |
| 3 | 8.80 ft | 1996-01-29 |
| 4 | 8.70 ft | 1963-03-30 |
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 8.70 ft | 1978-03-31 |
| 6 | 8.69 ft | 1984-05-31 |
| 7 | 8.61 ft | 1985-09-28 |
| 8 | 8.47 ft | 1989-05-09 |
Trout stocking on the Lehigh River
PFBC's 2026 spring schedule lists 15 trout releases on the Lehigh River, 0 fish in total, the first in March. Brook trout and Brown trout and Rainbow trout and Golden rainbow trout.
| Species | Fish | When |
|---|---|---|
| Brook trout | — | March 2026 |
| Brown trout | — | March 2026 |
| Rainbow trout | — | March 2026 |
| Golden rainbow trout | — | March 2026 |
| Brook trout | — | March 2026 |
| Brown trout | — | March 2026 |
| Golden rainbow trout | — | March 2026 |
| Brown trout | — | April 2026 |
| Rainbow trout | — | April 2026 |
| Golden rainbow trout | — | April 2026 |
| Brown trout | — | April 2026 |
| Rainbow trout | — | April 2026 |
| Golden rainbow trout | — | April 2026 |
| Brown trout | — | May 2026 |
| Rainbow trout | — | May 2026 |
PFBC lists a week or a month rather than a date, and notes that actual stocking can differ with fish availability and weather. Full Pennsylvania stocking schedule →
Frequently asked questions
Is the Lehigh River flooding at White Haven?
No. The Lehigh River at White Haven is at 4.95 ft, 2.05 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at White Haven?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 7 ft, minor flooding 8 ft, moderate flooding 9 ft and major flooding 9.8 ft.
What is the highest the Lehigh River has been at White Haven?
The highest crest on record is 9.85 ft, on 1957-12-21.
Is the Lehigh River high or low right now at White Haven?
At 4.95 ft it is higher than 98% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at White Haven, Lehigh River?
The water temperature at White Haven, Lehigh River is 57 °F (14.0 °C), measured 7:30 pm by USGS, which is about average for this date over the past ten years. It has risen 0.5 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge WHTP1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 01447800). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.