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Valley Stream
River · Hempstead, 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 21 (median 0 ft³/s over 72 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 01311500, as of Aug 21, 5:00 PM gauge-local time
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 21 (median 0 ft³/s over 72 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 5:00 PM 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 21 (median 0 ft³/s over 72 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for New York yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge VALLEY STREAM AT VALLEY STREAM NY (1.6 mi away), as of Aug 21, 5:00 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Valley Stream?
- Valley Stream is a river in Hempstead, New York.
- Can you swim at Valley Stream?
- Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.
- How is Valley Stream rated?
- Valley Stream in Hempstead, New York has an average visitor rating of 4.9 out of 5, based on 7 reviews.
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