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Litchy Creek

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 53°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 53°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 94 ft³/s over 102 years).
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tributary to Graves Creek in Jefferson County, Washington state, United States of America

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 53°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 53°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. USGS gauge 12056500, as of Aug 23, 10:30 AM UTC
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 94 ft³/s over 102 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 10:30 AM UTC
Water temp
53°F
12°C
Streamflow
36 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.70 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 94 ft³/s over 102 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge NF SKOKOMISH R BL STAIRCASE RPDS NR HOODSPORT, WA (11.5 mi away), as of Aug 23, 10:30 AM UTC.

Weather at Litchy Creek

H: 67° L: 51°
Mist
Mist
53°
|
Feels like 53°
Precipitation
58%
Humidity
97%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
52°
3 AM
Mist
53°
6 AM
Fog
52°
9 AM
Mist
56°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
61°
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
67°
6 PM
Sunny
65°
9 PM
Mist
59°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Litchy Creek?
Litchy Creek is a river in Washington.
What is the water temperature at Litchy Creek?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Litchy Creek in Washington is 53°F (12°C), measured by USGS gauge 12056500, 11.5 miles away.
Can you swim at Litchy Creek?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 53°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 23, 2026.
What amenities does Litchy Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Litchy Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

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