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Hatchery Creek

River · Hayward, Wisconsin

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 96 ft³/s over 27 years).
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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. USGS gauge 05331833, as of Aug 22, 12:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 96 ft³/s over 27 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 12:00 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
59°F
15°C
Streamflow
41 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.36 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 96 ft³/s over 27 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge NAMEKAGON RIVER AT LEONARDS, WI (11.9 mi away), as of Aug 22, 12:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Hatchery Creek

H: 73° L: 52°
Sunny
Sunny
70°
|
Feels like 64°
Precipitation
5%
Humidity
47%
Wind
10 mph
UV Index
5.8
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Cloudy
59°
3 AM
Clear
55°
6 AM
Clear
52°
9 AM
Sunny
63°
12 PM
Sunny
70°
3 PM
Sunny
72°
6 PM
Sunny
73°
9 PM
Clear
61°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hatchery Creek?
Hatchery Creek is a river in Hayward, Wisconsin.
What is the water temperature at Hatchery Creek?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Hatchery Creek in Hayward, Wisconsin is 59°F (15°C), measured by USGS gauge 05331833, 11.9 miles away.
Can you swim at Hatchery Creek?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Hatchery Creek rated?
Hatchery Creek in Hayward, Wisconsin has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 6 reviews.

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Hayward, WI 54843

Hayward, Wisconsin 54843

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