River stage
Trexlertown, Spring Creek
- River level
- 1.59 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.21 ft
- Recent high
- 3.58 ft
- Recent low
- 1.28 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS TREP1
- 30-day change
- +0.24 ft
- Average
- 1.43 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 6.70 ft
In brief
The Spring Creek at Trexlertown, PA read 1.59 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 1.91 ft below action stage. That is 0.24 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge TREP1
Water 62 °F (17 °C) · 8 °F warmer than normal for this date
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.70 ft | 2024-01-10 |
| 2 | 5.79 ft | 2023-12-18 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 3.50 ft
Ancient Oak West Recreation Area floods. Yards backing the creek on Astor Road in Lower Macungie begin to flood.
- 4.50 ft
Spring Creek Road in Lower Macungie Township floods and is closed. Front yards along Spring Creek Road also begin to flood.
- 5.50 ft
Homes along Spring Creek Road take on water on the first floor. Basement floodng occurs in Ancient Oaks. Water approaches Trexlertown Road north of Spring Creek Road. Rear yards of the mobile home park on Trexlertown Road begins to flood. Cetronia Road begins to flood near Route 100.
- 7.00 ft
Trexlertown Road is closed in several areas between Route 222 and Spring Creek Road. Hamilton Boulevard in Trexlertown is flooded. Cetronia Road is closed. Various businesses along Trexlertown Road are flooded.
- 12.20 ft
Maximum recordable water level.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Spring Creek flooding at Trexlertown?
No. The Spring Creek at Trexlertown is at 1.59 ft, 1.91 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Trexlertown?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 3.5 ft, minor flooding 4.5 ft, moderate flooding 5.5 ft and major flooding 7 ft.
What is the highest the Spring Creek has been at Trexlertown?
The highest crest on record is 6.7 ft, on 2024-01-10.
Is the Spring Creek high or low right now at Trexlertown?
At 1.59 ft it is higher than 92% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Trexlertown, Spring Creek?
The water temperature at Trexlertown, Spring Creek is 62 °F (16.7 °C), measured 7:30 pm by USGS, which is 8 °F warmer than normal for this date over the past ten years. It has risen 0.8 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge TREP1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 01451400). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.