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Elkhorn Creek

River

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Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 64 ft³/s over 86 years).
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natural watercourse in Yakima County, Washington, United States of America; geonames ID = 5793626

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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 12488500, as of Aug 23, 1:30 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 64 ft³/s over 86 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 1:30 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
39 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
71.92 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 64 ft³/s over 86 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge AMERICAN RIVER NEAR NILE, WA (16.1 mi away), as of Aug 23, 1:30 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Elkhorn Creek

H: 67° L: 46°
Fog
Fog
49°
|
Feels like 47°
Precipitation
36%
Humidity
98%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Mist
47°
3 AM
Fog
49°
6 AM
Fog
48°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
49°
12 PM
Sunny
61°
3 PM
Sunny
67°
6 PM
Sunny
64°
9 PM
Clear
49°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Elkhorn Creek?
Elkhorn Creek is a river in Washington.
Can you swim at Elkhorn Creek?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.

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