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Butternut Creek

River · De Witt, New York

4.8(10 reviews)

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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 31 ft³/s over 74 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 04239000, as of Aug 22, 6:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 31 ft³/s over 74 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 6:30 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
26 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.65 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 31 ft³/s over 74 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge ONONDAGA CREEK AT DORWIN AVENUE, SYRACUSE NY (4.5 mi away), as of Aug 22, 6:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Butternut Creek

H: 86° L: 53°
Sunny
Sunny
82°
|
Feels like 82°
Precipitation
4%
Humidity
44%
Wind
9 mph
UV Index
0.2
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
61°
3 AM
Clear
57°
6 AM
Clear
53°
9 AM
Sunny
69°
12 PM
Sunny
81°
3 PM
Sunny
85°
6 PM
Sunny
85°
9 PM
Clear
73°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Butternut Creek?
Butternut Creek is a river in De Witt, New York.
Can you swim at Butternut 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 Butternut Creek rated?
Butternut Creek in De Witt, New York has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 10 reviews.

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