Can you swim here today?
Marion Creek
Alaska · River
Use caution — thunderstorms reported nearby
Use cautionAs of August 21, 2026, USGS gauge 15356000, 4.7 miles away, reports a streamflow of 119,000 ft³/s near Marion Creek but no water-temperature reading.
Use caution — thunderstorms reported nearby: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 15356000, as of Aug 21, 5:00 PM gauge-local time
- Thunderstorms are reported nearby; lightning over open water is deadly, so wait 30 minutes after the last thunder.
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 137,000 ft³/s over 76 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 5:00 PM gauge-local time
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 137,000 ft³/s over 76 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Alaska yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge YUKON R AT EAGLE AK (4.7 mi away), as of Aug 21, 5:00 PM gauge-local time.
Before you get in
- Never swim alone — and keep weaker swimmers within arm's reach.
- Scout depth and entry/exit points before you get in.
- Read the current: avoid fast, rising, or murky water.
- Check the forecast — get out well before storms or lightning.
- Obey posted signs, flags, and lifeguard guidance.
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Conditions are for general information only and can change quickly. Always judge the water in person and follow posted advisories and local guidance before swimming or paddling.