Can you swim here today?
Indigot Creek
New York · River
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionAs of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Indigot Creek is 65°F (18°C), measured by USGS gauge 01437500, 7.5 miles away.
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — USGS gauge 01437500, as of Aug 22, 8:15 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 194 ft³/s over 72 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 8:15 AM gauge-local time
Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 194 ft³/s over 72 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for New York yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge NEVERSINK RIVER AT GODEFFROY NY (7.5 mi away), as of Aug 22, 8:15 AM 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.