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Dry Creek

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 50°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 50°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 642 ft³/s over 105 years).
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stream in Klickitat County and Skamania 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 50°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 50°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. USGS gauge 14123500, as of Aug 23, 11:00 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 642 ft³/s over 105 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 11:00 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
50°F
10°C
Streamflow
461 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.35 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 642 ft³/s over 105 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge WHITE SALMON RIVER NEAR UNDERWOOD, WA (16.9 mi away), as of Aug 23, 11:00 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Dry Creek

H: 77° L: 56°
Sunny
Sunny
71°
|
Feels like 66°
Precipitation
3%
Humidity
48%
Wind
8 mph
UV Index
5
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
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 Dry Creek?
Dry Creek is a river in Washington.
What is the water temperature at Dry Creek?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Dry Creek in Washington is 50°F (10°C), measured by USGS gauge 14123500, 16.9 miles away.
Can you swim at Dry Creek?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 50°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 23, 2026.
What amenities does Dry Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Dry Creek include camping-nearby.

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