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Fish Creek

River

Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 41 ft³/s over 24 years).

natural watercourse in King County, Washington, United States of America

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Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. USGS gauge 12116400, as of Aug 23, 12:45 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 41 ft³/s over 24 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 12:45 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
65°F
19°C
Streamflow
39 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
31.44 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 41 ft³/s over 24 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CEDAR RIVER AT POWERPLANT AT CEDAR FALLS, WA (0.3 mi away), as of Aug 23, 12:45 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Fish 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 Fish Creek?
Fish Creek is a river in Washington.
What is the water temperature at Fish Creek?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Fish Creek in Washington is 65°F (19°C), measured by USGS gauge 12116400, 0.3 miles away.
Can you swim at Fish Creek?
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 23, 2026.

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