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Phelps Falls
Waterfall
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 54°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temperature is 54°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 54°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temperature is 54°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. — USGS gauge 04274185, as of Aug 22, 2:45 PM gauge-local time
No official beach-advisory feed for New York yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge WHITE BROOK NEAR WILMINGTON NY (13.8 mi away), as of Aug 22, 2:45 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Phelps Falls?
- Phelps Falls is a waterfall in New York.
- What is the water temperature at Phelps Falls?
- As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Phelps Falls in New York is 54°F (12°C), measured by USGS gauge 04274185, 13.8 miles away.
- Can you swim at Phelps Falls?
- Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 54°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 22, 2026.
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