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Kennedy Creek

River · LaFayette, New York

4.8(5 reviews)

Live flow only — judge the water in person

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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 21 (median 30 ft³/s over 74 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 04239000, as of Aug 21, 3:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 30 ft³/s over 74 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 3:30 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
34 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.72 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 30 ft³/s over 74 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge ONONDAGA CREEK AT DORWIN AVENUE, SYRACUSE NY (4.6 mi away), as of Aug 21, 3:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Kennedy Creek

H: 85° L: 53°
Sunny
Sunny
84°
|
Feels like 81°
Precipitation
5%
Humidity
27%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
2
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
56°
3 AM
Fog
57°
6 AM
Fog
57°
9 AM
Cloudy
59°
12 PM
Sunny
75°
3 PM
Sunny
85°
6 PM
Sunny
82°
9 PM
Clear
68°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Kennedy Creek?
Kennedy Creek is a river in LaFayette, New York.
Can you swim at Kennedy Creek?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.
How is Kennedy Creek rated?
Kennedy Creek in LaFayette, New York has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 5 reviews.

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