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Locust Creek

River · Barnesville, Pennsylvania

Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — 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 27 ft³/s over 93 years).
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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — 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. USGS gauge 01469500, as of Aug 22, 12:15 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 27 ft³/s over 93 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 12:15 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
22 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.12 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 27 ft³/s over 93 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Little Schuylkill River at Tamaqua, PA (8.9 mi away), as of Aug 22, 12:15 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Locust Creek

H: 66° L: 59°
Overcast
Overcast
62°
|
Feels like 60°
Precipitation
84%
Humidity
69%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Overcast
62°
3 AM
Overcast
61°
6 AM
Fog
62°
9 AM
Overcast
62°
12 PM
Light rain shower
66°
3 PM
Light rain shower
63°
6 PM
Light rain shower
64°
9 PM
Fog
60°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Locust Creek?
Locust Creek is a river in Barnesville, Pennsylvania.
Can you swim at Locust Creek?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Locust Creek rated?
Locust Creek in Barnesville, Pennsylvania has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 6 reviews.
What amenities does Locust Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Locust Creek include camping-nearby.

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Barnesville, PA 18214

Barnesville, Pennsylvania 18214

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