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Green Creek

Montana · River

Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Green Creek is 64°F (18°C), measured by USGS gauge 06073500, 10.5 miles away.

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 64°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 64°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. USGS gauge 06073500, as of Aug 23, 4:15 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 48 ft³/s over 57 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 4:15 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
64°F
18°C
Streamflow
25 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.08 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 48 ft³/s over 57 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Montana yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Dearborn River near Craig MT (10.5 mi away), as of Aug 23, 4:15 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.