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Sanford Creek

River

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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 22 (median 1,200 ftΒ³/s over 16 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 01502731, as of Aug 22, 2:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 1,200 ftΒ³/s over 16 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 2:30 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
748 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.16 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 1,200 ftΒ³/s over 16 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SUSQUEHANNA RIVER AT WINDSOR NY (0.3 mi away), as of Aug 22, 2:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Sanford Creek

H: 81Β° L: 57Β°
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
80Β°
|
Feels like 80Β°
Precipitation
7%
Humidity
49%
Wind
9 mph
UV Index
3.3
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
61Β°
3 AM
Clear
60Β°
6 AM
Clear
57Β°
9 AM
Sunny
68Β°
12 PM
Sunny
76Β°
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
79Β°
6 PM
Sunny
78Β°
9 PM
Clear
69Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sanford Creek?
Sanford Creek is a river in New York.
Can you swim at Sanford Creek?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.

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