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Pleasant Creek

River · Fort Drum, New York

4.1(8 reviews)

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use 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 caution

Use 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.
Streamflow
1,030 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.56 ft
water level

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.

Weather at Pleasant Creek

H: 72° L: 58°
Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
71°
|
Feels like 69°
Precipitation
85%
Humidity
78%
Wind
11 mph
UV Index
2.6
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Clear
68°
3 AM
Overcast
66°
6 AM
Light drizzle
64°
9 AM
Moderate rain
66°
12 PM
Heavy rain at times
71°
3 PM
Heavy rain at times
72°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
67°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
60°

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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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Fort Drum, NY

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Amenities

Camping nearby