Can you swim here today?
South Fork Duck Creek
Montana · River
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionAs of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at South Fork Duck Creek is 75°F (24°C), measured by USGS gauge 06174500, 17.4 miles away.
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: a Lake Wind Advisory is in effect for Central and Southeast Phillips; Central and Southern Valley; Petroleum; Garfield; McCone.
- A Lake Wind Advisory is in effect for Central and Southeast Phillips; Central and Southern Valley; Petroleum; Garfield; McCone. — NWS Glasgow MT
- Water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 06174500, as of Aug 23, 12:00 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 178 ft³/s over 86 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 12:00 AM gauge-local time
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 178 ft³/s over 86 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Montana yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Milk River at Nashua MT (17.4 mi away), as of Aug 23, 12:00 AM 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.