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Hatchery Creek
River · Hayward, Wisconsin
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold 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 waterCold 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
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.
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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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