Can you swim here today?
Cherry Creek
Montana · River
Use caution — thunderstorms reported nearby
Use cautionAs of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Cherry Creek is 67°F (19°C), measured by USGS gauge 06040000, 6.4 miles away.
Use caution — thunderstorms reported nearby: water temperature is 67°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 67°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — USGS gauge 06040000, as of Aug 22, 5:15 PM gauge-local time
- Thunderstorms are reported nearby; lightning over open water is deadly, so wait 30 minutes after the last thunder.
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 1,250 ft³/s over 29 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 5:15 PM gauge-local time
Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 1,250 ft³/s over 29 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Montana yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Madison River near Cameron MT (6.4 mi away), as of Aug 22, 5:15 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.