Can you swim here today?
Craig Run
Pennsylvania · River
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionAs of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Craig Run is 69°F (21°C), measured by USGS gauge 03073000, 4.7 miles away.
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — USGS gauge 03073000, as of Aug 23, 8:45 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 12 ft³/s over 79 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 8:45 AM gauge-local time
Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 12 ft³/s over 79 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Pennsylvania yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge South Fork Tenmile Creek at Jefferson, PA (4.7 mi away), as of Aug 23, 8:45 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.