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Live flow only β€” 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 within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 565 ftΒ³/s over 49 years).
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Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” 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. β€” USGS gauge 01471510, as of Aug 22, 1:15 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 565 ftΒ³/s over 49 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 1:15 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
558 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.23 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 565 ftΒ³/s over 49 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Pennsylvania yet β€” follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Schuylkill River at Reading, PA (8.8 mi away), as of Aug 22, 1:15 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Hay Creek

H: 78Β° L: 64Β°
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
78Β°
|
Feels like 79Β°
Precipitation
23%
Humidity
67%
Wind
8 mph
UV Index
5.1
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Overcast
68Β°
3 AM
Overcast
66Β°
6 AM
Overcast
66Β°
9 AM
Overcast
71Β°
12 PM
Cloudy
76Β°
3 PM
Cloudy
78Β°
6 PM
Sunny
78Β°
9 PM
Overcast
70Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hay Creek?
Hay Creek is a river in Pennsylvania.
Can you swim at Hay Creek?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Hay Creek rated?
Hay Creek in Pennsylvania has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 5 reviews.
What amenities does Hay Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Hay Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

β›Ί Camping nearby