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South Fork Cedar River

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 54°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 54°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 25 ft³/s over 68 years).
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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 54°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 54°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. USGS gauge 12114500, as of Aug 23, 2:15 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 25 ft³/s over 68 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 2:15 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
54°F
12°C
Streamflow
13 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
0.94 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 25 ft³/s over 68 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CEDAR RIVER BELOW BEAR CREEK NEAR CEDAR FALLS, WA (2.4 mi away), as of Aug 23, 2:15 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at South Fork Cedar River

H: 63° L: 51°
Mist
Mist
52°
|
Feels like 50°
Precipitation
36%
Humidity
96%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Overcast
54°
3 AM
Mist
52°
6 AM
Clear
51°
9 AM
Mist
53°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
59°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
62°
6 PM
Sunny
61°
9 PM
Clear
61°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is South Fork Cedar River?
South Fork Cedar River is a river in Washington.
What is the water temperature at South Fork Cedar River?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at South Fork Cedar River in Washington is 54°F (12°C), measured by USGS gauge 12114500, 2.4 miles away.
Can you swim at South Fork Cedar River?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 54°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 23, 2026.

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