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Kaaterskill Creek

River · Catskill, New York

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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 within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 88 ft³/s over 55 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 01361000, as of Aug 22, 1:30 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 88 ft³/s over 55 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 1:30 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
150 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.27 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 88 ft³/s over 55 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge KINDERHOOK CREEK AT ROSSMAN NY (10.2 mi away), as of Aug 22, 1:30 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Kaaterskill Creek

H: 73° L: 55°
Overcast
Overcast
56°
|
Feels like 54°
Precipitation
36%
Humidity
75%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Partly Cloudy
56°
3 AM
Overcast
56°
6 AM
Overcast
55°
9 AM
Overcast
62°
12 PM
Overcast
65°
3 PM
Sunny
69°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
63°
9 PM
Mist
67°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Kaaterskill Creek?
Kaaterskill Creek is a river in Catskill, New York.
Can you swim at Kaaterskill Creek?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Kaaterskill Creek rated?
Kaaterskill Creek in Catskill, New York has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 10 reviews.

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Catskill, NY 12414

Catskill, New York 12414

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