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Pleasant Creek
River · Fort Drum, New York
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionUse caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- A Beach Hazards Statement is in effect for Niagara; Orleans; Monroe; Wayne; Northern Cayuga; Oswego; Jefferson.
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Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionUse caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 04260500, as of Aug 23, 10:30 AM gauge-local time
- A Beach Hazards Statement is in effect for Niagara; Orleans; Monroe; Wayne; Northern Cayuga; Oswego; Jefferson. — NWS Buffalo NY
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 1,430 ft³/s over 106 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 10:30 AM gauge-local time
- Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 1,430 ft³/s over 106 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for New York yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge BLACK RIVER AT WATERTOWN NY (8.2 mi away), as of Aug 23, 10:30 AM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pleasant Creek?
- Pleasant Creek is a river in Fort Drum, New York.
- Can you swim at Pleasant Creek?
- Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.
- How is Pleasant Creek rated?
- Pleasant Creek in Fort Drum, New York has an average visitor rating of 4.1 out of 5, based on 8 reviews.
- What amenities does Pleasant Creek have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Pleasant Creek include camping-nearby.
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