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Photo: The W. C. Edwards Saw Mills on the east side of Rideau Falls, c. 1900 by Photo Source: Hurling Down the Pine by Bond and Hughson, page 36 (Public domain) License

Edwards Falls

Waterfall · Manlius, 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 below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 35 ft³/s over 29 years).
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Editor's Notes
Edwards Falls sends Limestone Creek over a run of ledges at Manlius, east of Syracuse. Around 1897 a hydroelectric plant was built on the creek near the falls to power the Syracuse and Suburban Railroad line, which ended in Manlius village.

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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 04244000, as of Aug 23, 1:00 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 35 ft³/s over 29 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 1:00 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
20 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.03 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 35 ft³/s over 29 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CHITTENANGO CREEK NEAR CHITTENANGO NY (5.7 mi away), as of Aug 23, 1:00 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Edwards Falls

H: 78° L: 59°
Overcast
Overcast
69°
|
Feels like 66°
Precipitation
57%
Humidity
71%
Wind
11 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Overcast
70°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
68°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
68°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
70°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
74°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
77°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
70°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
61°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Edwards Falls?
Edwards Falls is a waterfall in Manlius, New York.
Can you swim at Edwards Falls?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.
How is Edwards Falls rated?
Edwards Falls in Manlius, New York has an average visitor rating of 4 out of 5, based on 18 reviews.

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Manlius, NY 13104

Manlius, New York 13104

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