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Photo: Conestoga River Park (1) (9390595666) by Nicholas A. Tonelli from Northeast Pennsylvania, USA (CC BY 2.0) License

Conestoga River

River

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 175 ft³/s over 97 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 01576500, as of Aug 22, 7:15 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 175 ft³/s over 97 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 7:15 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
395 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.90 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 175 ft³/s over 97 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Conestoga River at Lancaster, PA (1.5 mi away), as of Aug 22, 7:15 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Conestoga River

H: 84° L: 60°
Mist
Mist
64°
|
Feels like 66°
Precipitation
84%
Humidity
95%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0.5
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Overcast
65°
3 AM
Overcast
62°
6 AM
Clear
60°
9 AM
Overcast
68°
12 PM
Light rain
69°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
80°
6 PM
Light rain shower
67°
9 PM
Fog
66°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Conestoga River?
Conestoga River is a river in Pennsylvania.
Can you swim at Conestoga River?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Conestoga River rated?
Conestoga River in Pennsylvania has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 54 reviews.

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