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South Sandy Creek

River · Ellisburg, New York

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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 17 ft³/s over 62 years).
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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 04250750, as of Aug 22, 12:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 17 ft³/s over 62 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 12:00 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
24 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.30 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 17 ft³/s over 62 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SANDY CREEK NEAR ADAMS NY (9.1 mi away), as of Aug 22, 12:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at South Sandy Creek

H: 86° L: 59°
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
81°
|
Feels like 81°
Precipitation
3%
Humidity
49%
Wind
9 mph
UV Index
6.7
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Clear
64°
3 AM
Clear
61°
6 AM
Clear
59°
9 AM
Sunny
70°
12 PM
Overcast
79°
3 PM
Sunny
84°
6 PM
Partly Cloudy
81°
9 PM
Clear
74°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is South Sandy Creek?
South Sandy Creek is a river in Ellisburg, New York.
Can you swim at South Sandy 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 South Sandy Creek rated?
South Sandy Creek in Ellisburg, New York has an average visitor rating of 4.3 out of 5, based on 4 reviews.

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Ellisburg, NY 13650

Ellisburg, New York 13650

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