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Packard 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 11 ftΒ³/s over 15 years).

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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 12097820, as of Aug 23, 12:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 11 ftΒ³/s over 15 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 12:30 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
8 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
21.58 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 11 ftΒ³/s over 15 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CLEARWATER RIVER NEAR BUCKLEY, WA (3.3 mi away), as of Aug 23, 12:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Packard Creek

H: 65Β° L: 51Β°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
60Β°
|
Feels like 58Β°
Precipitation
33%
Humidity
74%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
5.7
Water Conditions:
πŸ₯ΆToo cold for most swimmers🧴High UV - use sunscreen🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Overcast
54Β°
3 AM
Overcast
53Β°
6 AM
Mist
52Β°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
54Β°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
58Β°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
64Β°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
64Β°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
57Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Packard Creek?
Packard Creek is a river in Washington.
Can you swim at Packard 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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