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Newport News Creek
River
Cool water — ease in carefully
Use cautionCool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temp 63°F (17°C)
- Streamflow 0 ft³/s
- Gage height 0.10 ft
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge STORM DRAIN WEST OF GARRETT DRIVE AT HAMPTON, VA (4 mi away), as of Oct 29, 3:15 AM gauge-local time.
Why, sources & official advisories
- Water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — USGS gauge 0167889257, as of Oct 29, 3:15 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Oct 29 (median 0 ft³/s over 11 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Oct 29, 3:15 AM gauge-local time
No official beach-advisory feed for Virginia yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Get an email when it’s warm enough
It’s 63°F at Newport News Creek now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.
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What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Sheepshead and Seaboard Goby.
2 fish species in 5 public records within 2 km of Newport News Creek since 2000.
- Sheepshead Archosargus probatocephalus3 records · 2013
- Seaboard Goby Gobiosoma ginsburgi2 records · 2013
Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (GBIF dataset, NMNH Extant Biology, NMNH Material Samples (USNM)). Common names: GBIF.org (The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species). Non-native flags: USGS NAS. These are sightings and specimens people reported, not a survey: a fish missing from the list may still live here.
Boat ramps and fishing access near here
1 fishing access point mapped at or near Newport News Creek
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Newport News Creek?
- Newport News Creek is a river in Virginia.
- What is the water temperature at Newport News Creek?
- As of October 29, 2026, the water temperature at Newport News Creek in Virginia is 63°F (17°C), measured by USGS gauge 0167889257, 4 miles away.
- Can you swim at Newport News Creek?
- Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked October 29, 2026.
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Location & Contact
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🌊 Best times & visiting tips
- ›Check water levels and current conditions before visiting
- ›Wear life jackets when on the water
- ›Be aware of rapids and potential hazards
- ›Respect private property along riverbanks
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