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Deception 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 600 ft³/s over 96 years).
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tributary to Johnson Creek in Lewis 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 14226500, as of Aug 23, 4:00 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 600 ft³/s over 96 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 4:00 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
479 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.20 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 600 ft³/s over 96 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge COWLITZ RIVER AT PACKWOOD, WA (6.8 mi away), as of Aug 23, 4:00 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Deception Creek

H: 67° L: 46°
Mist
Mist
48°
|
Feels like 46°
Precipitation
36%
Humidity
96%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
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 Deception Creek?
Deception Creek is a river in Washington.
Can you swim at Deception 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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