Can you swim here today?
Cherry Creek
Texas · River
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionAs of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Cherry Creek is 84°F (29°C), measured by USGS gauge 08195000, 6 miles away.
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 41 ft³/s over 100 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 41 ft³/s over 100 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 3:00 PM gauge-local time
- Water temperature is 84°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 08195000, as of Aug 22, 3:00 PM gauge-local time
- No official beach advisory posted (Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) checked).
Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 41 ft³/s over 100 years).
Official advisories
Checked against Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) — no advisory posted.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Frio Rv at Concan, TX (6 mi away), as of Aug 22, 3:00 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.