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DeWitt Run

Pennsylvania · River

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

As of August 21, 2026, USGS gauge 01541000, 10.8 miles away, reports a streamflow of 3,250 ft³/s near DeWitt Run but no water-temperature reading.

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 01541000, as of Aug 21, 3:11 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 21 (median 102 ft³/s over 112 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 3:11 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
3,250 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
8.98 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 21 (median 102 ft³/s over 112 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Pennsylvania yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge West Branch Susquehanna River at Bower, PA (10.8 mi away), as of Aug 21, 3:11 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.