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North Fork Rainbow Creek

River

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.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 881 ft³/s over 104 years).
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natural watercourse in Chelan County, Washington, United States of America

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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 12451000, as of Aug 23, 2:30 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 881 ft³/s over 104 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 2:30 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
608 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
19.30 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 881 ft³/s over 104 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge STEHEKIN RIVER AT STEHEKIN, WA (3.3 mi away), as of Aug 23, 2:30 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at North Fork Rainbow Creek

H: 65° L: 44°
Fog
Fog
45°
|
Feels like 42°
Precipitation
13%
Humidity
99%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Fog
47°
3 AM
Fog
45°
6 AM
Mist
45°
9 AM
Sunny
53°
12 PM
Overcast
62°
3 PM
Smoky haze
65°
6 PM
Smoky haze
61°
9 PM
Smoky haze
47°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is North Fork Rainbow Creek?
North Fork Rainbow Creek is a river in Washington.
Can you swim at North Fork Rainbow Creek?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.
What amenities does North Fork Rainbow Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at North Fork Rainbow Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby