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Lawton Creek

California · River

Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Lawton Creek is 68°F (20°C), measured by USGS gauge 11451800, 7.7 miles away.

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — USGS gauge 11451800, as of Aug 23, 12:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 446 ft³/s over 10 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 12:45 PM gauge-local time
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
Water temp
68°F
20°C
Streamflow
468 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.61 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 446 ft³/s over 10 years).

Official advisories

Checked against California Water Boards — FHAB Reports — no advisory posted.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CACHE C A RUMSEY CA (7.7 mi away), as of Aug 23, 12:45 PM gauge-local time.

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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.