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West Creek

River · St Marys, Pennsylvania

Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 62°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 62°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 172 ft³/s over 58 years).

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Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 62°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 62°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. USGS gauge 03027500, as of Aug 23, 7:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 172 ft³/s over 58 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 7:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Water temp
62°F
17°C
Streamflow
177 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.74 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 172 ft³/s over 58 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge EB Clarion River at EB Clarion River Dam, PA (7.8 mi away), as of Aug 23, 7:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at West Creek

H: 69° L: 57°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
64°
|
Feels like 62°
Precipitation
87%
Humidity
77%
Wind
9 mph
UV Index
0.2
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
61°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
60°
6 AM
Overcast
60°
9 AM
Cloudy
61°
12 PM
Patchy light drizzle
66°
3 PM
Moderate rain
63°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
69°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
58°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is West Creek?
West Creek is a river in St Marys, Pennsylvania.
What is the water temperature at West Creek?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at West Creek in St Marys, Pennsylvania is 62°F (17°C), measured by USGS gauge 03027500, 7.8 miles away.
Can you swim at West Creek?
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 62°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 23, 2026.
How is West Creek rated?
West Creek in St Marys, Pennsylvania has an average visitor rating of 5 out of 5, based on 4 reviews.

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St Marys, PA 15857

St Marys, Pennsylvania 15857

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