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Ripleys Run

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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 24 ft³/s over 85 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.

  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 24 ft³/s over 85 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
  • Water temperature is 74°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 24 ft³/s over 85 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.

  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 24 ft³/s over 85 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 9:15 PM gauge-local time
  • Water temperature is 74°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. USGS gauge 03072000, as of Aug 21, 9:15 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
74°F
24°C
Streamflow
249 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.94 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 24 ft³/s over 85 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Dunkard Creek at Shannopin, PA (8.6 mi away), as of Aug 21, 9:15 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Ripleys Run

H: 80° L: 58°
Clear
Clear
68°
|
Feels like 69°
Precipitation
8%
Humidity
80%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Clear
64°
3 AM
Clear
62°
6 AM
Clear
60°
9 AM
Sunny
65°
12 PM
Sunny
75°
3 PM
Sunny
80°
6 PM
Sunny
79°
9 PM
Clear
69°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ripleys Run?
Ripleys Run is a river in Pennsylvania.
What is the water temperature at Ripleys Run?
As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Ripleys Run in Pennsylvania is 74°F (24°C), measured by USGS gauge 03072000, 8.6 miles away.
Can you swim at Ripleys Run?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 24 ft³/s over 85 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. Checked August 21, 2026.

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