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Cold Brook 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 22 (median 24 ftΒ³/s over 92 years).
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natural watercourse in Plumas County, California, 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 11402000, as of Aug 22, 2:30 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 24 ftΒ³/s over 92 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 2:30 AM gauge-local time
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards β€” FHAB Reports checked).
Streamflow
16 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
0.68 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 24 ftΒ³/s over 92 years).

Official advisories

Checked against California Water Boards β€” FHAB Reports β€” no advisory posted.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SPANISH C AB BLACKHAWK C AT KEDDIE CA (11.9 mi away), as of Aug 22, 2:30 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Cold Brook Creek

H: 81Β° L: 49Β°
Overcast
Overcast
71Β°
|
Feels like 68Β°
Precipitation
2%
Humidity
32%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Overcast
72Β°
3 AM
Overcast
71Β°
6 AM
Clear
70Β°
9 AM
Sunny
71Β°
12 PM
Sunny
77Β°
3 PM
Sunny
81Β°
6 PM
Sunny
76Β°
9 PM
Overcast
53Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cold Brook Creek?
Cold Brook Creek is a river in California.
Can you swim at Cold Brook Creek?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.

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