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Wiggle Creek

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 49°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 49°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 7,580 ft³/s over 62 years).
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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 49°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 49°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. USGS gauge 15292700, as of Aug 23, 1:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 7,580 ft³/s over 62 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 1:45 PM gauge-local time
  • A Hydrologic Outlook has been issued for Hatcher Pass; Western Susitna Valley; Southern Susitna Valley; Central Susitna Valley; Northern Susitna Valley. NWS Anchorage AK
Water temp
49°F
10°C
Streamflow
7,090 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
5.75 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 7,580 ft³/s over 62 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge TALKEETNA R NR TALKEETNA AK (2.8 mi away), as of Aug 23, 1:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Wiggle Creek

H: 63° L: 47°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
62°
|
Feels like 59°
Precipitation
38%
Humidity
52%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
3.4
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Light rain shower
48°
3 AM
Overcast
49°
6 AM
Mist
47°
9 AM
Partly Cloudy
50°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
58°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
63°
6 PM
Overcast
60°
9 PM
Overcast
59°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Wiggle Creek?
Wiggle Creek is a river in Alaska.
What is the water temperature at Wiggle Creek?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Wiggle Creek in Alaska is 49°F (10°C), measured by USGS gauge 15292700, 2.8 miles away.
Can you swim at Wiggle Creek?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 49°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 23, 2026.
What amenities does Wiggle Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Wiggle Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby