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Boulder 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 64 ft³/s over 86 years).
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river in Yakima 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 12488500, as of Aug 23, 11:30 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 64 ft³/s over 86 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 11:30 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
39 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
71.92 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 64 ft³/s over 86 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge AMERICAN RIVER NEAR NILE, WA (11.8 mi away), as of Aug 23, 11:30 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Boulder Creek

H: 68° L: 46°
Sunny
Sunny
66°
|
Feels like 61°
Precipitation
6%
Humidity
47%
Wind
8 mph
UV Index
6.3
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Clear
51°
3 AM
Clear
48°
6 AM
Clear
46°
9 AM
Sunny
54°
12 PM
Sunny
66°
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
66°
6 PM
Sunny
62°
9 PM
Clear
48°

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Frequently asked questions

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

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Amenities

Camping nearby