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Rock Creek

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 51°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 51°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 278 ft³/s over 24 years).
Cold waterCool today

tributary to the Chiwawa River in Chelan 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 51°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 51°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. USGS gauge 12172000, as of Aug 23, 4:30 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 278 ft³/s over 24 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 4:30 AM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Water temp
51°F
11°C
Streamflow
221 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.44 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 278 ft³/s over 24 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge BIG BEAVER CREEK NEAR NEWHALEM, WA (18 mi away), as of Aug 23, 4:30 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Rock Creek

H: 63° L: 48°
Cloudy
Cloudy
55°
|
Feels like 52°
Precipitation
80%
Humidity
78%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Clear
59°
3 AM
Clear
56°
6 AM
Overcast
56°
9 AM
Light rain
58°
12 PM
Light rain
61°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
50°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
51°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
50°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Rock Creek?
Rock Creek is a river in Washington.
What is the water temperature at Rock Creek?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Rock Creek in Washington is 51°F (11°C), measured by USGS gauge 12172000, 18 miles away.
Can you swim at Rock Creek?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 51°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 23, 2026.

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