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Palmer Run

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 ftΒ³/s over 60 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 01613050, as of Aug 22, 4:26 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 1 ftΒ³/s over 60 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 4:26 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
1 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.70 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 1 ftΒ³/s over 60 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Tonoloway Creek near Needmore, PA (3.2 mi away), as of Aug 22, 4:26 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Palmer Run

H: 84Β° L: 58Β°
Clear
Clear
60Β°
|
Feels like 59Β°
Precipitation
58%
Humidity
79%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
πŸ₯ΆToo cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Clear
63Β°
3 AM
Clear
60Β°
6 AM
Clear
59Β°
9 AM
Sunny
70Β°
12 PM
Partly Cloudy
80Β°
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
84Β°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
71Β°
9 PM
Light rain shower
66Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Palmer Run?
Palmer Run is a river in Pennsylvania.
Can you swim at Palmer Run?
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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