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Photo: Bethlehem from the Monocacy Creek by Gustav Grunewald (Public domain) License

Monocacy Creek

River

Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 36 ftΒ³/s over 76 years).
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Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. β€” USGS gauge 01452500, as of Aug 23, 11:45 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 36 ftΒ³/s over 76 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 11:45 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
41 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.33 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 36 ftΒ³/s over 76 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Monocacy Creek at Bethlehem, PA (3.7 mi away), as of Aug 23, 11:45 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Monocacy Creek

H: 84Β° L: 63Β°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
76Β°
|
Feels like 77Β°
Precipitation
77%
Humidity
74%
Wind
9 mph
UV Index
6.6
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Overcast
68Β°
3 AM
Overcast
67Β°
6 AM
Light drizzle
67Β°
9 AM
Light drizzle
69Β°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
76Β°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
84Β°
6 PM
Cloudy
75Β°
9 PM
Clear
68Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Monocacy Creek?
Monocacy Creek is a river in Pennsylvania.
Can you swim at Monocacy Creek?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.
How is Monocacy Creek rated?
Monocacy Creek in Pennsylvania has an average visitor rating of 4 out of 5, based on 11 reviews.
What amenities does Monocacy Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Monocacy Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

β›Ί Camping nearby