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Kistler Creek

River

4.8(4 reviews)

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.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 117 ft³/s over 14 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 01470755, as of Aug 23, 9:15 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 117 ft³/s over 14 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 9:15 AM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Streamflow
44 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.18 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 117 ft³/s over 14 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Maiden Creek near Virginville, PA (8.5 mi away), as of Aug 23, 9:15 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Kistler Creek

H: 82° L: 63°
Moderate rain
Moderate rain
72°
|
Feels like 72°
Precipitation
80%
Humidity
83%
Wind
9 mph
UV Index
3.4
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Overcast
68°
3 AM
Light rain
67°
6 AM
Moderate rain
67°
9 AM
Moderate rain at times
70°
12 PM
Moderate rain at times
76°
3 PM
Moderate rain at times
79°
6 PM
Cloudy
75°
9 PM
Clear
66°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Kistler Creek?
Kistler Creek is a river in Pennsylvania.
Can you swim at Kistler Creek?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.
How is Kistler Creek rated?
Kistler Creek in Pennsylvania has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 4 reviews.

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