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Ridge Valley Creek

River

3.6(5 reviews)

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 12 ft³/s over 44 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
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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: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 01472199, as of Aug 23, 3:15 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 12 ft³/s over 44 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 3:15 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
40 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
0.89 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 12 ft³/s over 44 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge West Branch Perkiomen Creek at Hillegass, PA (6.3 mi away), as of Aug 23, 3:15 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Ridge Valley Creek

H: 84° L: 66°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
84°
|
Feels like 87°
Precipitation
57%
Humidity
57%
Wind
10 mph
UV Index
5.5
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Overcast
69°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
68°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
67°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
70°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
77°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
84°
6 PM
Partly Cloudy
76°
9 PM
Clear
68°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ridge Valley Creek?
Ridge Valley Creek is a river in Pennsylvania.
Can you swim at Ridge Valley Creek?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.
How is Ridge Valley Creek rated?
Ridge Valley Creek in Pennsylvania has an average visitor rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on 5 reviews.
What amenities does Ridge Valley Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Ridge Valley Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby