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Niagara Falls
Waterfall
Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionLive flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Streamflow 27 ft³/s
- Gage height 1.83 ft
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge ELLICOTT CREEK BELOW WILLIAMSVILLE NY (17.1 mi away), as of Oct 29, 3:15 AM gauge-local time.
Why, sources & official advisories
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 04218518, as of Oct 29, 3:15 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Oct 29 (median 57 ft³/s over 54 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Oct 29, 3:15 AM gauge-local time
No official beach-advisory feed for New York yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
three waterfalls that straddle the international border between Canada and the United States
Interactive map not available
What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Brown Trout.
1 fish species in 1 public record within 2 km of Niagara Falls since 2000.
- 1 record · 2024
Non-native: the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database lists the species as introduced to the Niagara River watershed.
Caught one? Make it a card.Snap your catch in Reelio and collect every species. Free on iPhone.Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (iNaturalist research-grade observations). Common names: USGS NAS. Non-native flags: USGS NAS. These are sightings and specimens people reported, not a survey: a fish missing from the list may still live here.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Niagara Falls?
- Niagara Falls is a waterfall in New York.
- Can you swim at Niagara Falls?
- Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked October 29, 2026.
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Location & Contact
New York
💧 Best times & visiting tips
- ›Visit after rainfall for best water flow
- ›Wear sturdy hiking boots with good traction
- ›Bring a waterproof camera or phone case
- ›Stay on designated trails and viewing areas
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