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Cushing 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.
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
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natural watercourse in Del Norte County, California, 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 11532500, as of Aug 23, 9:45 AM gauge-local time
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 296 ft³/s over 94 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 9:45 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
221 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
4.35 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 296 ft³/s over 94 years).

Official advisories

Checked against California Water Boards — FHAB Reports — no advisory posted.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SMITH R NR CRESCENT CITY CA (6.5 mi away), as of Aug 23, 9:45 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Cushing Creek

H: 61° L: 56°
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
57°
|
Feels like 53°
Precipitation
20%
Humidity
94%
Wind
11 mph
UV Index
3.1
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Fog
57°
3 AM
Fog
57°
6 AM
Overcast
57°
9 AM
Overcast
56°
12 PM
Sunny
58°
3 PM
Sunny
61°
6 PM
Sunny
60°
9 PM
Clear
56°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cushing Creek?
Cushing Creek is a river in California.
Can you swim at Cushing 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 Cushing Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Cushing Creek include camping-nearby.

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Location & Contact

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Amenities

Camping nearby