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Niagara River
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Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionUse caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- A Beach Hazards Statement is in effect for Niagara; Orleans; Monroe; Wayne; Northern Cayuga; Oswego; Jefferson.
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionUse caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 04218518, as of Aug 23, 8:15 PM gauge-local time
- A Beach Hazards Statement is in effect for Niagara; Orleans; Monroe; Wayne; Northern Cayuga; Oswego; Jefferson. — NWS Buffalo NY
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 24 (median 31 ft³/s over 53 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 8:15 PM gauge-local time
- Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 24 (median 31 ft³/s over 53 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for New York yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge ELLICOTT CREEK BELOW WILLIAMSVILLE NY (12.7 mi away), as of Aug 23, 8:15 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Niagara River?
- Niagara River is a river in New York.
- Can you swim at Niagara River?
- Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.
- How is Niagara River rated?
- Niagara River in New York has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 554 reviews.
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