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Franklin Creek

River

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Live flow only β€” 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 within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 150 ftΒ³/s over 63 years).

natural watercourse in King County, Washington, United States of America

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Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” 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. β€” USGS gauge 12106700, as of Aug 23, 8:00 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 150 ftΒ³/s over 63 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 8:00 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
149 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.34 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 150 ftΒ³/s over 63 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge GREEN RIVER AT PURIFICATION PLANT NEAR PALMER, WA (4.7 mi away), as of Aug 23, 8:00 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Franklin Creek

H: 72Β° L: 58Β°
Light drizzle
Light drizzle
60Β°
|
Feels like 61Β°
Precipitation
62%
Humidity
90%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
0.3
Water Conditions:
πŸ₯ΆToo cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Overcast
62Β°
3 AM
Overcast
61Β°
6 AM
Overcast
60Β°
9 AM
Light drizzle
60Β°
12 PM
Patchy light drizzle
68Β°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
70Β°
6 PM
Sunny
71Β°
9 PM
Clear
61Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Franklin Creek?
Franklin Creek is a river in Washington.
Can you swim at Franklin Creek?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.

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