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Viola Falls
Waterfall
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 58°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temperature is 58°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 58°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temperature is 58°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. — USGS gauge 11206820, as of Aug 22, 9:45 PM gauge-local time
- No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 0 ft³/s over 12 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 9:45 PM gauge-local time
Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 0 ft³/s over 12 years).
Official advisories
Checked against California Water Boards — FHAB Reports — no advisory posted.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge MARBLE FORK KAWEAH R AB HORSE C NR LODGEPOLE CA (17.3 mi away), as of Aug 22, 9:45 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Viola Falls?
- Viola Falls is a waterfall in California.
- What is the water temperature at Viola Falls?
- As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Viola Falls in California is 58°F (14°C), measured by USGS gauge 11206820, 17.3 miles away.
- Can you swim at Viola Falls?
- Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 58°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 22, 2026.
- What amenities does Viola Falls have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Viola Falls include camping-nearby.
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