Can you swim here today?
Clear Creek State Park Swimming Pond
Sigel, Pennsylvania · Swimming lake
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionAs of August 22, 2026, USGS gauge 03029500, 6.8 miles away, reports a streamflow of 669 ft³/s near Clear Creek State Park Swimming Pond but no water-temperature reading.
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 03029500, as of Aug 22, 6:00 PM gauge-local time
- A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Belmont, OH; Carroll, OH; Columbiana, OH; Coshocton, OH; Guernsey, OH; Harrison, OH; Jefferson, OH and other areas. — NWS Pittsburgh PA
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 388 ft³/s over 87 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 6:00 PM gauge-local time
- Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 388 ft³/s over 87 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Pennsylvania yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Clarion River at Cooksburg, PA (6.8 mi away), as of Aug 22, 6:00 PM gauge-local time.
Before you get in
- Never swim alone — and keep weaker swimmers within arm's reach.
- Scout depth and entry/exit points before you get in.
- Read the current: avoid fast, rising, or murky water.
- Check the forecast — get out well before storms or lightning.
- Obey posted signs, flags, and lifeguard guidance.
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Conditions are for general information only and can change quickly. Always judge the water in person and follow posted advisories and local guidance before swimming or paddling.