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Photo: Spruce Creek Tunnel by Frederick Gutekunst (Public domain) License

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 99 ft³/s over 87 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.

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 01558000, as of Aug 23, 12:15 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 99 ft³/s over 87 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 12:15 AM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Streamflow
1,220 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.96 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 99 ft³/s over 87 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Little Juniata River at Spruce Creek, PA (7.5 mi away), as of Aug 23, 12:15 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Spruce Creek

H: 75° L: 57°
Light rain
Light rain
64°
|
Feels like 65°
Precipitation
73%
Humidity
89%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Light rain
65°
3 AM
Light rain
63°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
61°
9 AM
Sunny
60°
12 PM
Overcast
71°
3 PM
Sunny
75°
6 PM
Cloudy
70°
9 PM
Clear
61°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Spruce Creek?
Spruce Creek is a river in Pennsylvania.
Can you swim at Spruce 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 Spruce Creek rated?
Spruce Creek in Pennsylvania has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 5 reviews.

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