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McClellan Creek

River

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 51°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 51°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 40 ft³/s over 80 years).
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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 51°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 51°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. USGS gauge 12115000, as of Aug 23, 12:15 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 40 ft³/s over 80 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 12:15 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
51°F
10°C
Streamflow
23 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.26 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 40 ft³/s over 80 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CEDAR RIVER NEAR CEDAR FALLS, WA (2 mi away), as of Aug 23, 12:15 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at McClellan Creek

H: 69° L: 55°
Overcast
Overcast
64°
|
Feels like 64°
Precipitation
19%
Humidity
68%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Cloudy
64°
3 AM
Overcast
64°
6 AM
Overcast
62°
9 AM
Cloudy
65°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
66°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
67°
6 PM
Smoky haze
68°
9 PM
Smoky haze
57°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is McClellan Creek?
McClellan Creek is a river in Washington.
What is the water temperature at McClellan Creek?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at McClellan Creek in Washington is 51°F (10°C), measured by USGS gauge 12115000, 2 miles away.
Can you swim at McClellan Creek?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 51°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 23, 2026.

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