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Mill Creek

River · Watertown, New York

4.0(5 reviews)

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 below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 1,440 ft³/s over 106 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 04260500, as of Aug 22, 10:30 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 1,440 ft³/s over 106 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 10:30 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
1,080 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.61 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 1,440 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 (3.4 mi away), as of Aug 22, 10:30 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Mill Creek

H: 86° L: 57°
Sunny
Sunny
78°
|
Feels like 76°
Precipitation
3%
Humidity
51%
Wind
10 mph
UV Index
4.9
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
59°
3 AM
Clear
62°
6 AM
Clear
57°
9 AM
Sunny
70°
12 PM
Partly Cloudy
80°
3 PM
Sunny
83°
6 PM
Sunny
84°
9 PM
Overcast
73°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Mill Creek?
Mill Creek is a river in Watertown, New York.
Can you swim at Mill 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 Mill Creek rated?
Mill Creek in Watertown, New York has an average visitor rating of 4 out of 5, based on 5 reviews.

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Watertown, NY 13601

Watertown, New York 13601

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