Can you swim here today?
Silver Creek
Minnesota · River
Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimAs of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Silver Creek is 72°F (22°C), measured by USGS gauge 04024000, 16 miles away.
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 04024000, as of Aug 23, 3:30 PM gauge-local time
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 1,010 ft³/s over 118 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 3:30 PM gauge-local time
Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 1,010 ft³/s over 118 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Minnesota yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge ST. LOUIS RIVER AT SCANLON, MN (16 mi away), as of Aug 23, 3:30 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.