Can you swim here today?
Howard Creek
Idaho · River
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionAs of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Howard Creek is 75°F (24°C), measured by USGS gauge 13317000, 3.6 miles away.
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: a Heat Advisory is in effect for Orofino/Grangeville Region; Lower Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region.
- A Heat Advisory is in effect for Orofino/Grangeville Region; Lower Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region. — NWS Missoula MT
- Water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 13317000, as of Aug 21, 6:45 PM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 4,550 ft³/s over 113 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 6:45 PM gauge-local time
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 4,550 ft³/s over 113 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Idaho yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SALMON RIVER AT WHITE BIRD ID (3.6 mi away), as of Aug 21, 6:45 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.