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Shorthorn 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.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 110 ft³/s over 68 years).
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natural watercourse in Skamania 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 14107000, as of Aug 23, 8:15 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 110 ft³/s over 68 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 8:15 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
52 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.04 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 110 ft³/s over 68 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge KLICKITAT RIVER ABOVE WEST FORK NEAR GLENWOOD, WA (16.6 mi away), as of Aug 23, 8:15 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Shorthorn Creek

H: 77° L: 56°
Sunny
Sunny
63°
|
Feels like 58°
Precipitation
3%
Humidity
63%
Wind
9 mph
UV Index
1.6
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Clear
61°
3 AM
Clear
59°
6 AM
Clear
56°
9 AM
Sunny
63°
12 PM
Sunny
75°
3 PM
Sunny
72°
6 PM
Sunny
69°
9 PM
Clear
63°

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Frequently asked questions

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

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Amenities

Camping nearby