Can you swim here today?
Little Howard Creek
California · River
Cool water — ease in carefully
Use cautionAs of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Little Howard Creek is 69°F (20°C), measured by USGS gauge 11475500, 7.8 miles away.
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — USGS gauge 11475500, as of Aug 21, 7:30 PM gauge-local time
- No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 4 ft³/s over 24 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 7:30 PM gauge-local time
Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 4 ft³/s over 24 years).
Official advisories
Checked against California Water Boards — FHAB Reports — no advisory posted.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SF EEL R NR BRANSCOMB CA (7.8 mi away), as of Aug 21, 7:30 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.