Can you swim here today?
Willow Creek Recreation Area
Folsom, California · River
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterAs of October 29, 2026, the water temperature at Willow Creek Recreation Area is 58°F (14°C), measured by USGS gauge 11446500, 2.2 miles away.
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 58°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temperature is 58°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. — USGS gauge 11446500, as of Oct 29, 3:15 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Oct 29 (median 1,720 ft³/s over 71 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Oct 29, 3:15 AM gauge-local time
- No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Oct 29 (median 1,720 ft³/s over 71 years).
Official advisories
Checked against California Water Boards — FHAB Reports — no advisory posted.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge AMERICAN R A FAIR OAKS CA (2.2 mi away), as of Oct 29, 3:15 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.