Where is South Branch Cattaraugus Creek?

South Branch Cattaraugus Creek is a river in New York.

Updated June 13, 2026

South Branch Cattaraugus Creek

River

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.

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stream in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States of America

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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 04213508, as of Aug 21, 4:00 PM gauge-local time

Streamflow

2 ft³/s

discharge

Gage height

3.21 ft

water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge THATCHER BROOK AT GOWANDA NY (2.6 mi away), as of Aug 21, 4:00 PM gauge-local time.

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Weather at South Branch Cattaraugus Creek

H: 83° L: 54°

Sunny

82°

Feels like 80°

Precipitation

Humidity

30%

Wind

2 mph

UV Index

2.3

Water Conditions:

🏊Perfect for swimming

12 AM

59°

3 AM

57°

6 AM

56°

9 AM

65°

12 PM

78°

3 PM

83°

6 PM

80°

9 PM

69°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is South Branch Cattaraugus Creek?: South Branch Cattaraugus Creek is a river in New York.
Can you swim at South Branch Cattaraugus Creek?: Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.

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