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Riverside Park
Park · Buffalo, New York
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionUse 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 28 ft³/s over 53 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionUse 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 04218518, as of Aug 23, 4:15 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 28 ft³/s over 53 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 4:15 AM gauge-local time
- Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 28 ft³/s over 53 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for New York yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge ELLICOTT CREEK BELOW WILLIAMSVILLE NY (7.5 mi away), as of Aug 23, 4:15 AM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Riverside Park?
- Riverside Park is a park in Buffalo, New York.
- Can you swim at Riverside Park?
- 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 Riverside Park rated?
- Riverside Park in Buffalo, New York has an average visitor rating of 4.3 out of 5, based on 196 reviews.
- What amenities does Riverside Park have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Riverside Park include camping-nearby.
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