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Roaring Creek

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 54°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 54°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 25 ft³/s over 68 years).
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tributary to Keechelus Lake in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 54°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 54°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. USGS gauge 12114500, as of Aug 23, 12:15 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 25 ft³/s over 68 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 12:15 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
54°F
12°C
Streamflow
13 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
0.95 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 25 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 CEDAR RIVER BELOW BEAR CREEK NEAR CEDAR FALLS, WA (8.5 mi away), as of Aug 23, 12:15 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Roaring Creek

H: 63° L: 49°
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
61°
|
Feels like 56°
Precipitation
11%
Humidity
69%
Wind
8 mph
UV Index
5.5
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Clear
51°
3 AM
Clear
50°
6 AM
Clear
49°
9 AM
Partly Cloudy
54°
12 PM
Sunny
59°
3 PM
Cloudy
63°
6 PM
Sunny
63°
9 PM
Clear
55°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Roaring Creek?
Roaring Creek is a river in Washington.
What is the water temperature at Roaring Creek?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Roaring Creek in Washington is 54°F (12°C), measured by USGS gauge 12114500, 8.5 miles away.
Can you swim at Roaring Creek?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 54°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 23, 2026.
What amenities does Roaring Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Roaring Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

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