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Photo: Harveys Creek in 1899 by Oscar Jewell Harvey, Ernest Gray Smith (Public domain) License

Harveys Creek

River

Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — 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 22 (median 2,490 ft³/s over 127 years).
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tributary of the Susquehanna River in Pennsylvania

Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — 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. USGS gauge 01536500, as of Aug 22, 11:45 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 2,490 ft³/s over 127 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 11:45 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
3,940 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.22 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 2,490 ft³/s over 127 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Susquehanna River at Wilkes-Barre, PA (7.2 mi away), as of Aug 22, 11:45 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Harveys Creek

H: 80° L: 59°
Sunny
Sunny
79°
|
Feels like 80°
Precipitation
65%
Humidity
59%
Wind
8 mph
UV Index
6.7
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Overcast
64°
3 AM
Overcast
62°
6 AM
Clear
59°
9 AM
Sunny
68°
12 PM
Sunny
79°
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
80°
6 PM
Light drizzle
76°
9 PM
Patchy light drizzle
70°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Harveys Creek?
Harveys Creek is a river in Pennsylvania.
Can you swim at Harveys Creek?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Harveys Creek rated?
Harveys Creek in Pennsylvania has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 13 reviews.
What amenities does Harveys Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Harveys Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

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